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Tonkon Torp LLP

USCIS Suspends Biometrics Collection For I-539 Applications For H-4, L-2, E Nonimmigrants

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On May 3, 2021, as a result of litigation challenging processing delays, USCIS agreed that it will issue a policy to temporarily suspend biometrics requirements for I-539 applicants requesting an extension of stay or change...more

Jackson Lewis P.C.

USCIS To Suspend Biometrics Requirements For Certain Visa Applications

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USCIS expects to suspend biometrics requirements for H-4, L-2 and E-1, E-2, and E-3 Form I-539 applications beginning May 17, 2021, for at least 24 months. It will retain the discretion to require biometrics on a case-by-case...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

Canada to Expedite Permanent Residence and Spousal Applications

The Minister of Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently announced new steps to expedite the processing of Permanent Residence applications and spousal applications in Canada. Applications have been delayed...more

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