U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has issued policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual clarifying that a sole proprietorship may not file a petition on behalf of its owner because the sole proprietorship does not exist as a distinct legal entity separate and apart from the owner.

This Policy Manual update affirms the existing guidance....

DHS proposes to modernize the definition of employers who are exempt from the annual statutory limit on H-1B visas to create more flexibility for nonprofit and governmental research organizations and beneficiaries who are not directly employed by a qualifying organization. Specifically, DHS proposes to change the definition of “nonprofit research organization” and “governmental research...

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has affected many, including U.S. citizens, green card holders, and non-U.S. citizens in need of visa services. This article aims to shed light on the current scenario and provide relevant resources and pointers for those impacted.

1. Visa Services Impact:

On October 13, 2023, the U.S. Embassy in Israel...

October 19, 2023

The Department of State (DOS) has recently submitted a Federal Register notice titled "Pilot Program to Resume Renewal of H-1B Nonimmigrant Visas in the United States for Specific Eligible Noncitizens" to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs for evaluation. This pending notice will provide a detailed outline of the criteria...

PRESS RELEASE

Immediate Release: Israeli Citizens Now Enjoy U.S. Visa-Free Short-Term Travel

In a significant development, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has confirmed Israel's participation in the U.S. Visa Waiver Program. Effective immediately, qualified Israeli citizens are granted visa-free entry for short-term visits to the United States. This privilege can be accessed by seeking...

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On September 28, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) introduced the Enterprise Change of Address (E-COA) tool, a self-service platform enabling users to efficiently update their address. Accessible via a USCIS online account, the E-COA tool:

- Allows most individuals to update both their mailing and physical address for any pending actions with USCIS,...