USCIS Updates Public Charge Resources Webpage to Provide Information on the Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility and Public Benefits Available to Noncitizens


There are many visa categories for United States universities and colleges to employ faculty from across the globe. Therefore, in this article, the immigration and nationality lawyers at the NPZ Law Group explain these nonimmigrant (temporary) visa categories.
What Are the Employment-Based Nonimmigrant (Temporary) Visa Categories?Here are some of the employment-based nonimmigrant (temporary) visa...
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USCIS ANNOUNCES UPCOMING CHANGES TO CASE CHECK PROCESS IN E-VERIFY

 

On October 8th, 2020, USCIS announced that E-Verify is working on an initiative to decrease the number of duplicate cases and provided a table comparing current features with future program updates. USCIS anticipates a March 2021 implementation date and is seeking feedback regarding the changes. The table below compares current features and future program enhancements.

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Hike in Premium Processing Fee Effective Oct. 19, 2020


USCIS announced it will increase fees for premium processing, effective Oct. 19, as required by the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2021 and Other Extensions Act, Pub. L. No. 116-159, signed into law on Oct. 1. The USCIS premium processing service allows petitioners to pay an additional filing fee to expedite the adjudication of certain forms,...
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Court Order regarding Presidential Proclamation 10052

On October 1, 2020, a federal district court in National Association of Manufacturers v. Department of Homeland Security (NAM) enjoined the government from enforcing section 2 of Presidential Proclamation (PP) 10052 against named plaintiffs and members of the plaintiff associations.  The named plaintiffs include:  the National Association of Manufacturers, the...

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USCIS Updates Policy Guidance Regarding Temporary Protected Status and Eligibility for Adjustment of Status


USCIS today issued policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual clarifying whether temporary protected status (TPS) beneficiaries are eligible for adjustment of status under section 245(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). INA 245(a) requires an alien to have been inspected and admitted or inspected and paroled into the United States, unless exempt...

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OPENING 2020 PARENTS AND GRANDPARENTS PROGRAM


Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (“IRCC”) is opening Parents and Grandparents (PGP) Program from October 13, 2020 to November 3, 2020 to strengthen Government’s commitment to reuniting families.

Canadians and Permanent Residents who wish to sponsor their parents and grandparents to come to Canada will have an opportunity to submit an interest to sponsor...
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EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW TO APPLY FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE #163


On September 16, 2020, The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration issued 4,200 Invitations to Apply (“ITA”) for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry system.

The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (“CRS”) is currently 472 or higher. This draw included candidates from all programs of Express Entry - Federal Skilled Worker Program (“FSWP”), Federal Skilled Trades Program...
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EXPRESS ENTRY DRAW TO APPLY FOR PERMANENT RESIDENCE #164


On September 30, 2020, The Minister of Citizenship and Immigration issued 4,200 Invitations to Apply (“ITA”) for Permanent Residence under the Express Entry system.

The minimum Comprehensive Ranking Score (“CRS”) is currently 471 or higher. This draw included candidates from all programs of Express Entry - Federal Skilled Worker Program (“FSWP”), Federal Skilled Trades Program...
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