As the holiday season approaches, many employees with non-immigrant and immigrant visas may plan to travel outside the U.S. Employers must understand the potential immigration considerations to ensure a smooth return for their staff. Proper preparation and awareness can help employees avoid unnecessary travel delays and complications.
Key Considerations for Non-Immigrant...Category: Nonimmigrant Visas
Streamlining the Nonimmigrant Visa Process for U.S. College Graduates
The Biden-Harris Administration recently announced new measures to streamline the process of obtaining employment-based nonimmigrant visas for graduates from U.S. colleges who have secured job offers. This initiative is designed to expedite the issuance of nonimmigrant work visas for eligible individuals.
Key Highlights of the InitiativeA Beginner’s Roadmap to U.S. Nonimmigrant Visa Processing
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Understanding Your Right to Remain Silent in the U.S: Essential Insights for Non-Citizens
Navigating the complexities of the U.S. legal system can be daunting, especially for non-citizens who may not be familiar with all the rights afforded to them. Whether or not you're a U.S. citizen, one of your fundamental rights under the Constitution is the right to remain silent. This right, protected by the...
Streamlining Your Journey: A Guide to Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Waivers
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Empowering Foreign Workers: DHS’s New Deferred Action Process
In a significant development aimed at bolstering the rights and protections of foreign workers in the United States, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the implementation of a streamlined process for these individuals to request deferred action. This announcement marks a pivotal step forward in ensuring that foreign workers who...
Key Updates to U.S. Visa Interview Waivers: Expanded Eligibility and New Guidelines for 2024
The U.S. Secretary of State, in collaboration with the Department of Homeland Security, has announced new guidelines for interview waivers for certain nonimmigrant visa categories, effective January 1, 2024. These waivers, aimed at serving the national interest, apply to first-time H-2 visa applicants (temporary agricultural and non-agricultural workers) and other nonimmigrant visa...
USCIS UPDATE: Completing Form I-9 for Employees with Extended Work Authorization under DACA
As of today (January 4, 2018), 3 US States – New York, Michigan & Louisiana – and 2 US Territories – American Samoa & Northern Mariana Islands – remain non-compliant with the Real ID Act requirements and have not received an extension from the Department of Homeland Security which means that, barring any extensions...
Statement from USCIS Acting Director Tracy Renaud on Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Court Decision
The halls of Congress have been filled with discussion over the past several weeks about the status of the estimated 690,000 unauthorized immigrants who are in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. For many individuals in the U.S., the fear of facing deportation removal proceedings is a reality they face
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USCIS Announces Online Filing for DACA Renewal Forms
(December 11, 2020) Ridgewood, NJ. NPZ Law Group is dedicated to protecting the rights of individuals who are covered under the DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) program.
We are pleased to announce that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is now accepting first-time requests and renewal requests for deferred action under DACA after a...