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...
With the possibility of former President Donald Trump's return to office, employers and international investors may need to prepare for shifts in U.S. immigration policies. Drawing from his prior term, campaign rhetoric, and recent policy trends, we can anticipate several impactful changes in the business immigration landscape. Below is an overview of...
As speculation grows about a potential Trump administration comeback, employers and employees must prepare for possible changes to U.S. business immigration policies. The previous administration introduced significant restrictions, and similar measures may resurface, impacting industries nationwide.
Key Expected Changes: Stricter Visa...In a landmark decision on August 2, 2024, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia upheld the right of H-1B visa holders’ spouses (H-4 visa holders) to work in the United States. This ruling solidifies the work authorization for thousands of H-4 spouses, reinforcing stability for families and U.S....
A rule permitting spouses of H-1B visa holders to work in the U.S. has survived a legal challenge in the D.C. Circuit Court. The court upheld a district court's decision, affirming the Department of Homeland Security's authority to grant employment authorization to H-4 visa holders. The challenge, led by Save Jobs USA,...
With the summer travel season of 2024 anticipated to be bustling, those planning international trips and entries into the United States should prepare for a busy period at consulates and U.S. Ports of Entry. Despite efforts to decrease visa wait times, some travelers...
Being laid off is challenging, especially when your work visa and residency in the U.S. depend on your employment status. If you're an H-1B visa holder who has recently been laid off, it’s crucial to understand your options and act quickly to maintain your legal status. Here’s a guide to help you...
As previously announced, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ new inflation-adjusted premium processing fees take effect today, increasing the filing fee for Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing. USCIS published a final rule announcing the change on Dec. 28, 2023.
The USCIS Stabilization Act established the current premium processing fees and...
Policy Highlights
• Clarifies that USCIS gives deference to prior determinations when adjudicating extension
requests involving the same parties and facts unless there was a material error, material change
in circumstances or in eligibility, or new material information that adversely impacts the
petitioner’s, applicant’s, or beneficiary’s eligibility.
• Affirms that USCIS considers, but does not defer to, previous eligibility...
Today the President announced that the United States will be putting in place strict protocols to prevent the spread of COVID-19 from passengers flying internationally into the United States, by requiring that adult foreign nationals traveling to the United States be fully vaccinated. This policy means that we will no longer be implementing the...
