USCIS Revises Form I-9, Used for All New Hires in U.S.

Posted on July 30, 2018

As many Human Resources Professionals may be aware, the “new” Form I-9 (the Employment Eligibility Verification Form) will be provided soon. On August 25th 2016, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) announced that it has cleared the revised Form I-9. For the time being, employers should continue to use the Form I-9...

Attending College in America

Posted on July 30, 2018

What visa do I need to attend an American college?

The United States has some of the greatest colleges and universities in the nation. The U.S. is considered the top country of choice by the largest number of international students. At present, at least one million international students are...

ICE UPDATE: ICE delivers more than 5,200 I-9 audit notices to businesses across the US in 2-phase nationwide operation

Posted on July 30, 2018

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) announced Tuesday the results of a two-phase nationwide operation in which I-9 audit notices were served to more than 5,200 businesses around the country since January. A notice of inspection (NOI) informs business owners that ICE is going to audit their hiring records to...

DOS UPDATE: VISA BULLETIN FOR AUGUST 2018

Posted on July 25, 2018

Family-Based Preference CategoriesAs noted in the August 2018 Visa Bulletin, the final action dates for FB-3 India and/or FB-4 India were originally expected to retrogress in September. According to the latest information from the NVC regarding documentarily qualified demand, which will help inform us about September dates, it appears that retrogression will not be...

U.S. Embassy in the UK: Transportation Boarding foil – Lost or Stolen Green Cards

Posted on July 24, 2018

What are the requirements to receive a P-1 visa?

With temporary visas becoming scarcer for immigrants due to new caps and tightened restrictions, artists, entertainers, and athletes may apply for a P-1, P-2, or P-3 visa to secure their lawful status in the U.S. P visas are temporary worker visas that allow an...

The Good News: 75 Percent of Americans Support Immigration

Posted on July 24, 2018

How can I help to bring about positive change in immigration policies?

When you turn on the news, chances are you may see something about immigration. Immigration has become a hot button topic, with the Trump administration almost daily passes new...

Is my marriage a valid marriage for U.S. immigration purposes?

Posted on July 20, 2018

The validity of a marriage under U.S. immigration laws can determine whether a foreign national is be able to obtain a family-based immigrant or nonimmigrant visa, legalize unlawful status, or file a waiver of inadmissibility or deportability. The Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), the basic body of U.S. immigration laws, does not define the...

Qual o status do programa do Visto H-1B para profissionais estrangeiros de tecnologia?

Posted on July 18, 2018

Ao longo do último ano tem havido muitas dúvidas com relação ao programa dos Estados Unidos do Visto H-1B para trabalhadores estrangeiros. O programa do Visto H-1B é o maior programa para receber trabalhadores nos EUA. Ele permite que alguns dos mais habilidosos profissionais de tecnologia possam trabalhar no país.

Recentemente, em janeiro de 2018,...

The US Immigration and Nationality Lawyers at NPZ gave a presentation this evening in Ahmedabad, India for IACC.

Posted on July 17, 2018

PRESS RELEASEUS-INDIA RELATIONS AT DECISIVELY UPWARD TRAJECTORY

The North Jersey chapter of the Global Organization of People of Indian Origin (GOPIO-North Jersey) on the timely topic of “Where India US Relations are Heading” on Sunday, November 5, 2017 at Jyoti Restaurant in Wayne, NJ.

The event was attended by over 60 people and even though was...

USCIS Reminds F-1 Aliens in Post-Completion OPT and Their DSOs to Enter Employer Information in SEVIS

Posted on July 17, 2018

USCIS continues to experience delays at certain lockboxes in issuing receipt notices for Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, based on eligibility categories described in 8 C.F.R. 274a.12(c)(3), relating to optional practical training (OPT) for F-1 students. While USCIS have made progress in addressing the delays, USCIS would like to provide additional clarifications and...

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