The Trump administration is considering a controversial proposal to boost the number of visas offered to wealthy immigrants who invest money in the United States as it tries to boost a faltering economy amid the escalating coronavirus outbreak, according to four people familiar with the situation.
The proposal, which could be included in one of...
Green card holders who are abroad and cannot currently travel back to the United States due to the COVID-19 pandemic should consider keeping evidence of U.S. ties for re-entry.
As a lawful permanent resident (green card holder), absences of more than 180 days to one year may create a "presumption" that you have abandoned your...
Temporary emergency licenses for foreign-licensed physicians will be issued in New Jersey by the Attorney General’s Office via the Division of Consumer Affairs, Gov. Phil Murphy announced at today’s state COVID-19 press conference.
“In doing...
Para proteger a nuestra fuerza laboral y ayudar a mitigar la propagación de la enfermedad de coronavirus (COVID-19) en nuestras comunidades, efectivo inmediatamente USCIS suspende todos los servicios rutinarios en persona con nuestros solicitantes en todas nuestras oficinas, incluidas todas las entrevistas y ceremonias de naturalización.
Las oficinas locales, oficinas de asilo...
USCIS Response to the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) - PDF
To protect our workforce and to help mitigate the spread of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) in our communities, effective immediately, USCIS is suspending all routine face-to-face services with applicants at all of our offices, including all interviews and naturalization ceremonies.
All USCIS field offices, asylum offices and Application Support Centers (ASCs) will not provide in-person...
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been a variety of government policies introduced that impact U.S. immigration-related government functions. These policies are everchanging as a result of the unpredictable nature of COVID-19. However, the below list includes a summary of the recent changes that will impact immigration policy across the...
Dear Stakeholder,
Effective March 18, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is suspending routine in-person services at its field offices, asylum offices, and Application Support Centers (ASCs) to help slow the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). This suspension of public service will be in effect until at least April 1.
We are sending you this notice...
While there are many ways to get the green card in the U.S., the most common one in the employment-based arena is using the PERM Labor Certification Process. A permanent labor certification issued by the Department of Labor (DOL) allows an employer to hire...
From May 07, 2020, The Indian government has been evacuating stranded Indians in a phased manner. As the aircraft depart from India to pick up the evacuees, the national carrier, Air India, is accepting passengers who fit the following criteria and who wish to travel abroad (select destinations only):
Nationals of the destination countries;
Indian and...
