Category: Immigration
Navigating Labor, Employment, and Immigration Challenges for the ICC T20 World Cup 2024
The ICC T20 World Cup 2024 isn't just a cricket celebration; it's a global event that unites teams, fans, and workers worldwide. Hosted in the USA from June 1 to June 29, 2024, this event will showcase the country's ability to manage a large-scale, international sports event. For NPZ Law Group, addressing...
Understanding the Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN)
New Resources for Filing at the USCIS Lockbox
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has created a new five-part video series on filing paper-based forms with the USCIS Lockbox. The videos provide detailed information about the basic steps for filing USCIS forms, highlighting key required form elements, common sources of error or omission, and includes tips for ensuring forms are completed...
Navigating Immigration: USCIS Enhances myProgress Tool for I-485 and I-821 Forms
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently made a significant update to their online services. USCIS's myProgress tool, a key component of their digital services, has been enhanced to encompass two vital forms: Form I-485, which is used for applying to register permanent residence or adjust status, and Form I-821, for...
Understanding NYC’s New Employee Bill of Rights: A Guide for Employers and Employees
New York City has taken a significant step in reinforcing workers' rights with the recent passage of a bill that mandates an "Employee Bill of Rights." This groundbreaking legislation will become effective on December 3, 2023, and aims to provide comprehensive protections and information to all employees, irrespective of their immigration status....
USCIS Updates Guidance for Special Immigrant Juvenile Petitions
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated its guidance for adjudicating Special Immigrant Juvenile (SIJ) petitions, effective immediately. This change, aligning with the Casa Libre/Freedom House v. Mayorkas order from July 31, 2023, aims to streamline the process for certain applicants. The 180-day adjudication timeframe now applies only to initial...
Approaching Government Shutdown Deadline: Impact on Immigration Services and Travel
As the November 17 deadline approaches, the risk of a government shutdown is increasing. A temporary funding bill passed on September 30 averted an immediate shutdown but only extended funding to mid-November. With the deadline just a week away, anxiety is growing over the potential consequences. In the event of a shutdown,...
TODAY’S RUMORS: What We Are Hearing About the Expansion of Presidential Proclamation 10014.
Originally posted on Forbes.com / Stuart Anderson
Despite the peril facing U.S. universities and America’s difficulty in attracting international students, the Trump administration may impose new restrictions on students who want to work in the United States after graduation on Optional Practical Training (OPT). New measures also could be aimed...