U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today began the agency's transition toward an online, centralized manual of immigration policies by releasing the first volume of the new USCIS Policy Manual-- the Citizenship and Naturalization volume. The release follows an unprecedented, agency-wide review of USCIS...
U.S. SUPREME COURT DELIVERS BAD NEWS TO MANY FAMILIES IN CASE THAT LENGTHENS THE CUE FOR AGED-OUT CHILDREN
The adage that “everything in life comes full circle” could very well predict the future of work authorization in the U.S. for the dependent spouses of individuals who hold valid H-1B visas. While dependent spouses on H-4 Visas are currently authorized to work in the USA, there has been much speculation that President Trump...
U.S DISTRICT COURT GRANTS 90 DAY EXTENSION FOR STEM OPT RULE. FOREIGN STUDENT VISA WORK AUTHORIZATION SEES MUCH NEEDED RESPITE.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposes to adjust fees charged by the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) to individuals and organizations. DHS proposes to raise the fee for Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) Form I-901, Fee Remittance for Certain F, J, and M Nonimmigrants, for nonimmigrants seeking to become academic...
SPONSORED IMMIGRANT’S UNJUST ENRICHMENT: IS THERE A SIXTH WAY TO CUT-OFF A SPONSOR’S OBLIGATION UNDER THE AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT (FORM I-864)?
Immigration practitioners are warning companies and employees to avoid immigration-related scams. Types of scams reported recently include:
· Scammers targeting people based on foreign-sounding names or based on information gathered about companies hiring many H-1Bs or filing many Labor Condition Applications (LCAs). The scammers can get a lot of information from various websites, labor condition...
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· Scammers targeting people based on foreign-sounding names or based on information gathered about companies hiring many H-1Bs or filing many Labor Condition Applications (LCAs). The scammers can get a lot of information from various websites, labor condition...
The Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) Initiative
On October 11, 2011, USCIS Director Alejandro Mayorkas announced a new initiative to harness industry expertise from the public and private sectors and increase the job creation potential of employment-based and high-skilled visa categories. Called 'Entrepreneurs in Residence', the initiative built upon a series...
VISA FEE INCREASE EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 2013
A new press release from Washington states that as of February 1, 2013, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin collecting a new USCIS Immigrant Fee of $165 from foreign nationals seeking permanent residence in the U.S.
Secretary Napolitano Announces Final Rule to Support Family Unity During I-601 Waiver Process.
Ridgewood, New Jersey - January 2nd 2013 - Happy New Year! This year promises to be a very exciting year in the Immigration Law arena. Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano today announced the posting of a final rule in the Federal Register that reduces...
New Foreign Skilled Program Update!
So many are waiting for the doors to the Foreign Skilled Worker program to re-open in January 2013. The Minister of CIC announced on December 19, 2012 that those doors will open on May 4, 2013. Many of the final changes to the selection...
U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION (CBP) HIGHLIGHTS WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE YOU GO FOR HOLIDAY TRAVEL
According to a new press release from Washington, with the holiday travel season upon us, CBP is reminding travelers that there are several important things they can do to ensure smooth and efficient processing upon arrival in the U.S.
USCIS’S CALIFORNIA SERVICE CENTER (CSC): Form I-751 Data Entry Delay
What are the eligibility requirements to file a Form I-751?
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If you are a conditional permanent resident in the United States through marriage to a U.S. citizen or engagement to a U.S. citizen, then you will need to file a petition to remove the conditions on your permanent resident status. As a conditional...
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