The Biden administration is preparing to unveil a significant immigration relief program that would offer legal status to undocumented immigrants who have lived in the U.S. for at least 10 years and are married to U.S. citizens. This policy, known as "Parole in Place," aims to provide work permits and deportation protections,...
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Mastering I-9 Form Compliance: A Comprehensive Guide for Employers
Employment documentation often presents a challenge for HR professionals and business owners, with the I-9 form standing out as particularly perplexing due to its evolving requirements. A common query among employers is the duration for which I-9 forms must be retained to ensure regulatory compliance and avoid potential penalties. Let’s explore the...
Webinar: 2025 H-1B Registration Season: Navigating Updates, Registration, and Alternative Strategies.
Please watch the recorded webinar by clicking here, and also see the PowerPoint presentation provided below for your reference. Thank you.
H-1b-webinar-Feb-6-2024DownloadU.S. and Canadian Immigration and Nationality Law: Bimonthly Newsletter and Updates
The "U.S. and Canadian Immigration and Nationality Law: Comprehensive Bimonthly Insights and Legal Updates" newsletter offers in-depth coverage and analysis of the latest developments in immigration and nationality law across the United States and Canada. Tap below.
Guidance on the one-year filing date for asylum
Effective Oct. 16, 2023, if EOIR dismissed or terminated your removal proceedings and you choose to pursue a claim for asylum, you must submit a current version of Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal, to the USCIS lockbox that has jurisdiction over your place of residence. If you...
India-Canada Relations: Recent Developments and Immigration Implications
Following a recent update concerning the India-Canada relationship and its implications on immigration processing, here's a breakdown of the situation in a question-answer format:
Q: What was the incident that strained the diplomatic relations between India and Canada recently?
A: On September 18, the Prime Minister of Canada made a statement regarding the killing of a...
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H-1B RULE FROM DHS PROVIDES NEW CHANGES TO AN OLD SYSTEM.
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...
L-1 Visa Updates: Sole Proprietorship vs. Self-Incorporated Entities
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....
Impact of the Middle East Crisis on U.S. Citizens and Visa Services: A Comprehensive Guide
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...
DOS Anticipates Inception of Stateside Visa Renewal Pilot Early Next Year
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...