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USCIS Provides Directions for Class Members Filing Motions to Reopen Pursuant to MadKudu, Inc. Settlement
October 28, 2021
USCIS reached a settlement agreement in the case of MadKudu Inc., et al. v. USCIS. On October 19, 2021, the U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, San Jose Division, granted final approval of the settlement agreement. This agreement outlines new, overarching guidance for adjudicating pending or future H-1B petitions for market research analysts.
Read the Settlement Agreement Read Directions for Filing MTR
September 3, 2021
USCIS provided information on a proposed settlement in MadKudu Inc., et al., v. USCIS, et al, a lawsuit addressing H-1B petitions on market research analyst positions filed on or after 1/1/19.
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