November 2, 2022 » ImmigrationUSA

Form I-140

ACICS Accreditation Loss May Affect STEM OPT, H-1B, and I-140 Applicants

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released the following statement on November 1, 2022. As the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) is no longer recognized as an accrediting agency by the U.S. Department of Education, individuals in various programs may be affected, with the possibility of losing their status under various immigration programs.

November 2, 2022

DACA

DACA Discrimination Lawsuit Revival Urged

The Fourth Circuit court is being asked to review a previous lawsuit claiming DACA status discrimination. The individual filing the lawsuit claims a large oil company rescinded an internship offer based on the individual’s DACA status. The basis for reviewing the matter is the U.S. Supreme Court ruling of a June 2020 decision. In that decision, Bostock v. Clayton County, the U.S. Supreme Court found that the definition of sex-based discrimination under Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act includes LGBTQ rights bias, as the basis of discrimination is an individual’s sex. The DACA discrimination matter revival suggests using this same logic to their matter.

November 2, 2022

B-1

Updates on U.S. Consulates in India

U.S. Consulates in India continue to be closed for regular options as of October 25, 2022. Over 100,000 appointment slots were opened for the H and L visa categories, resulting in the reduction of wait times to nearly half. Interviews began in September for B-1 and B-2 visitor visa applicants.

November 2, 2022