The EB-4 visa category has long been a critical pathway for certain special immigrants, including religious workers. However, increasing demand and persistent backlogs have left many applicants in uncertain immigration statuses, especially those with expiring R visas awaiting an adjustment of status (AOS).
Understanding the ChallengeWith increased immigration enforcement efforts under the current administration, schools and academic institutions must be prepared to handle visits from federal agencies, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The recent rescission of “sensitive locations” protections, combined with the expanded authority of federal agents such as the FBI, DEA, and U.S. Marshals,...
Religious organizations seeking to sponsor foreign workers in the United States under the R-1 religious worker status often navigate complex legal waters. A recent court ruling underscores the critical importance of understanding and complying with immigration laws and regulations, especially during the sponsorship process.
The Case OverviewUSCIS today issued policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual clarifying whether temporary protected status (TPS) beneficiaries are eligible for adjustment of status under section 245(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). INA 245(a) requires an alien to have been inspected and admitted or inspected and paroled into the United States, unless exempt...
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