On Feb. 17, the U.S. Senate passed a Continuing Resolution to fund the government through March 11, 2022.  The U.S. House of Representatives passed the Continuing Resolution Feb. 8.  This gives Congress an additional three weeks to negotiate the outstanding funding bills for certain agencies and has averted a Feb. 18 federal government shutdown.  Congress

At a glance USCIS has announced that it will accept employment-based adjustment of status applications with a priority date that is earlier than the Dates for Filing listed in the March Visa Bulletin. The March Dates for Filing remain unchanged from last month for EB-1, EB-2 and EB-3 Professional/Skilled Workers. EB-2 India Final Action dates

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What are the new vaccination criteria for U.S. immigration? What vaccines are required for U.S. immigration? When will CDC begin using the new vaccination criteria? Who will be affected by the new vaccination criteria? What is the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, or ACIP? How does the ACIP decide on the

AGENCY: Department of State.Start Printed Page 4220 ACTION: Final rule. SUMMARY: The Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs (“Department”), is amending its regulation governing the issuance of visas in the “B” nonimmigrant classification for temporary visitors for pleasure. This rule establishes that travel to the United States with the primary purpose of obtaining U.S.

The first of two residential towers in Flushing’s Tangram, a 1.2 million-square-foot mixed-use development, is nearly sold out as closings and move-ins have begun, the developers announced Thursday. About 95 percent of the tower’s 192 apartments — a mix of modern studios, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom units — have already been bought. The massive Tangram

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced significant changes to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program that provides permanent residence status with investment in a U.S. commercial enterprise that creates or, in certain circumstances, preserves 10 full time U.S. jobs. Applications submitted prior to the November 21, 2019 effective date will be processed under current EB-5 regulations.

Tangram House West, the final piece of the 1.2 million square foot Tangram mixed-use development in Flushing, Queens, has officially topped out at 13 stories, with sales slated to launch late this spring. Located at 37-09 College Point Blvd, Tangram House West will introduce 132 luxury residences ranging from studios to four-bedrooms, including a collection

(By Michelle Mark, Business Insider) Some cities in the US have been ramping up their efforts to attract newcomers, even as President Donald Trump’s administration rails against illegal and legal forms of immigration. Aa number of cities have been implementing immigrant-friendly programs or limiting their cooperation with federal immigration authorities. President Donald Trump’s administration is