Backlogs targeted in new set of immigration measures
March 31, 2022
According to Bloomberg Law press, as part of a set of initiatives to address the backlogs in the U.S. immigration system, The Department of Homeland Security is expected to add new premium processing options for immigration benefits. The agency is planning to set new regulations that will lengthen the automatic extensions of work eligibility for applicants seeking to renew those forms if they are not processed before existing employment eligibility expires. USCIS has already raised premium processing fees to $2,5000 for some employment-based visas. The agency expects more than half of newly eligible applicants to opt for premium processing.
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