How to Correct Errors on Your I-94 Record: A Step-by-Step Guide
Ensuring accuracy on your I-94 record is crucial for foreign travelers, as errors can impact immigration status. This guide explains how to identify and correct mistakes on I-94 documents. It covers steps like reviewing your record on the CBP website, identifying errors, gathering supporting documents, and contacting CBP Deferred Inspection Sites or...
DHS Final Rule Modernizes H-1B Program: Flexibility, Efficiency, and Integrity Enhanced
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a final rule that modernizes the H-1B visa program, effective January 17, 2025. The changes aim to streamline the approval process, enhance flexibility for employers and workers, and bolster the integrity of the program through improved oversight.
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Holiday Travel Tips: Navigating the Canadian Border Smoothly
The holiday season is a time of joy, family gatherings, and, for many, cross-border travel. However, as one of the busiest travel periods of the year, navigating border crossings can be a challenge. To ensure your journey is as seamless as possible, it’s important to prepare ahead of time and understand the...
How Employers Can Prepare for Immigration Audits and Raids
With heightened attention on immigration enforcement in the U.S., employers need to remain vigilant and proactive to safeguard their businesses. Industries such as manufacturing, agriculture, hospitality, and construction—often employing large non-professional workforces—face increasing scrutiny from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal agencies. Whether through audits or unannounced workplace raids, enforcement...
Immigration Lessons from Hollywood: What “The Proposal” Teaches Employers
Romantic comedies often take creative liberties, but beneath the humor and drama, movies like The Proposal highlight real-life challenges of immigration compliance. In the film, Margaret Tate, a Canadian executive played by Sandra Bullock, faces deportation and orchestrates a fake engagement with her assistant, Andrew (Ryan Reynolds), to maintain her U.S. residency. While the...
Navigating Immigration Challenges in Higher Education: Preparing for the Future
Immigration remains a critical issue in the United States, particularly within the realm of higher education. As colleges and universities strive to attract and retain top talent from around the world, the landscape of immigration laws and policies plays an essential role in shaping their ability to do so. With the upcoming...
USCIS Announces New Form I-485: Key Updates and Deadlines
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released a new edition of Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status (edition date 10/24/24). Starting February 10, 2025, only this new edition of Form I-485 will be accepted. Older editions will be rejected.
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DHS Permanently Extends Automatic EAD Renewals to 540 Days
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a significant policy update that benefits eligible noncitizens and U.S. employers alike. Effective January 13, 2025, the automatic extension period for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) has been permanently increased from up to 180 days to up to 540 days for...
Updated Exchange Visitor Skills List – A New Era for J-1 Visa Holders
On December 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of State announced significant updates to the Exchange Visitor Skills List. These changes remove countries such as Brazil, China, India, and South Korea from the list, creating new opportunities for J-1 visa holders to pursue their careers or immigration paths in the United States without the previously...
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