U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the lifting of the hold for physicians applying for immigration benefits, effective immediately. This change applies to physicians regardless of their country of birth. However, the hold remains in place for other applicants, particularly those in STEM fields applying through the National Interest Waiver (NIW) category.
Key Details:
- Hold lifted for: Physicians applying for immigration benefits
- Applies to: All countries of birth
- Hold remains for: STEM applicants under the NIW category
- Date of announcement: Recent updates (exact date not specified)
This policy change will significantly impact physicians seeking to immigrate to the U.S., while STEM professionals in the NIW category will continue to face delays in their applications. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: @ScientistOnHold