Daryanani Law Group, PC

A boutique immigration law firm working with clients in entertainment, fashion, the arts, design, and technology.

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Trump Travel Ban may be institued @Reuters reported as soon as next week, based on Trump’s executive orders. The new ban could bar people from Afghanistan and Pakistan. @nytimes reports this travel ban to be broader in scope.https://t.co/uUUsAPs5TM #immigration #Refugees

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Here we are, ready to kick off the fiscal year 2026 (“FY26”) H-1B cap. @USCIS announced the initial registration period for the FY26 H-1B cap will begin at 12pm EDT on March 7, 2025, and run through 12pm EDT on March 24, 2025. https://t.co/5LSYTmQlza

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@USCIS issued updated guidance for clarifying how the agency assesses evidence for O-1 visa eligibility for individuals with extraordinary ability. The updates include detailed examples from evolving industries, particularly Tech and creative sectors. https://t.co/SfjXE6EMWy

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All @USCIS offices will be closed Thurs January 9 in observance of the National Day of Mourning honoring Pres Jimmy Carter. Appointments, interviews & naturalization ceremonies previously scheduled will be rescheduled.https://t.co/rJnh8Qdfmq

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@DHSgov published a Final Rule modernizing and increasing the efficiency of the H-1B program, adding benefits and flexibilities, and improving integrity measures. This rule will become effective January 17, 2025. https://t.co/8hdxtUVx7T

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Some universities, including Harvard, USC, and Cornell are advising their international student body to prepare to return to campus from their winter breaks before Trump is sworn in to office Jan 20 and avoid a possible travel ban. https://t.co/LiOWjxGGGM

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Beginning 12/13/24 @DHSgov has permanently increased the automatic extension period for employment authorization documents up to 540-days from the current 180-days period for certain applicants who timely and properly filed their Form I-765 applications for work authorization.

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Innovators and entrepreneurs are leading the way with AI technology. We discuss one of the best visa options—the O-1 visa—for those AI innovators and entrepreneurs who want to live and work in the US. https://t.co/MjGc8OrUG6

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@USCIS announced they had reached the H-1B Cap for fiscal year 2025. For those not selected, remember there may still be hope. https://t.co/MMBX420rmD

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Is it easier to get a green card as a person of extraordinary ability given changes @USCIS announced on October 2, 2024? The short but lawyerly answer is maybe.
https://t.co/5sWMdi3WHC
#Immigration #Immigrationpolicy

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The Diversity Visa lottery for fiscal year 2026 (“DV-2026”) is live and accepting registrations effective Wed, Oct 2, 2024, at 12:00 noon (EDT). The registration period concludes on Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 12:00 noon (EST)https://t.co/Eqm6lweVBn

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H-1B cap registrations set for 2nd lottery drawing, but odds are still against most. For those selected, congrats on this good fortune. However, selectees be aware of some key additional items. And for those not selected, there may still be hope.https://t.co/MMBX420rmD

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@USCIS reported on 07/30/24 they will be conducting a second random selection from previously submitted Fiscal Year 2025 H-1B Cap registrations. A specific date for the selection was not announced, @uscis noting that it would be “soon”. https://t.co/xmkPsyvrNW

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@StateDept announced updates to the FAM to more efficiently process employment-based nonimmigrant waivers for foreign nationals graduates from US colleges and universities, who have a job offer, and are applying for employment-based nonimmigrant visas.https://t.co/rOAmlFoAKM

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@USCIS announced undocumented spouses and children of US citizens eligible to apply for legal status and a pathway to citizenship through the parole in place process may submit applications starting August 19, 2024
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Biden program to givelegal status and a pathway to citizenship to undocumented spouses & children of US citizens living in the US for at least 10 years as well as ease the transition to employment-based nonimmigrant status for Dreamers with a US degree and a job offer.

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Biden to announce new policy today granting undocumented spouses of US citizens a pathway to citizenship, protecting them from deportation, and providing work permits. It could affect up to 500K undocumented spouses. https://t.co/DWMVpykrxS
#immigrationreform #immigration

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@USCIS announced that effective immediately, any Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, properly completed and signed by a civil surgeon on or after 11/01/2023, does not have an expiration date. https://t.co/n6DI23ag6g
#Immigration