USCIS Reinstates Premium Processing for H-1B Petitions
USCIS has reinstated Premium Processing for H-1B Petitions for petitions subject to the Fiscal Year 2018 cap. This brings back Premium Processing for three.
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USCIS Expands Interview Requirements for Some Permanent Residency Applicants
Certain applicants seeking to become legal permanent residents within the United States should anticipate a more in-depth process for in-person interviews.
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Trump's Revised Travel Ban Faces Continued Opposition
After a greatly resisted start, Trump’s executive order which issued a travel ban to many Muslim-majority countries has begun to be implemented. This month.
Read article →Travel Ban Further Modified, Adds North Korea & Others to Ban List
The Trump Administration has updated and modified its travel ban order to include North Korea, Venezuela, and Chad and remove Sudan. It cited security.
Read article →New 90 Day Rule in Foreign Affairs Manual Addresses Misrepresentation
The Department of State has made revisions to the Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM) in regard to immigrants who intentionally misrepresent facts in order to.
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Naturalization & Travel Abroad
If you are in the middle of the naturalization process, traveling abroad can disrupt it if you are not careful. Learn more about how traveling can affect you.
Read article →What Could the New USCIS Form Mean for Foreign Nationals Seeking Work in the U.S.?
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regulates the granting of work authorization documents to foreign nationals seeking employment in the.
Read article →University Application Numbers Drop as Foreign Students Look Elsewhere for Opportunities
With the new administration came a rise in anti-immigrant sentiment, and America’s education institutions are feeling the changes. Fewer and fewer foreign.
Read article →Selecting the Right Immigration Attorney
The immigration process can be complex and requires quite a bit of paperwork, which can be challenging if you are not well-versed in immigration law. An.
Read article →Changes to Notice for I-140 Beneficiaries Being Revoked
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) just adopted as a matter of policy the Administrative Appeal Office’s (AAO) decision in Matter.
Read article →USCIS And Regulations
Immigration is a sizzling hot topic right now and has drawn the ire of many in the current administration, including those at the national level in charge of.
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What You Need to Know About DAPA
Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents – or DAPA for short – was an Obama Administration plan to help qualifying illegal.
Read article →Student Visa Basics
A student that wishes to enter the United States will need to obtain a student visa. As there are numerous student visas, it is possible to obtain the wrong.
Read article →Selecting an Immigration Attorney With Confidence
The result of an immigration law case will often determine if an individual or multiple family members can enter or stay within the United States legally. If.
Read article →H-1B Program Updates
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will begin accepting H-1B petitions subject to the fiscal year 2018 cap on April 3, 2017. All cap-subject H-1B.
Read article →Delay in NSC Processing of H-4/EAD Applications Filed with Premium Processing H-1Bs
The Nebraska Service Center (NSC) has advised that, due to the high volume of incoming premium processing requests, H-4 I-539 and H-4 I-765 EAD applications.
Read article →USCIS to Resume H-1B Premium Processing for Certain Cap-Exempt Petitions
WASHINGTON - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will resume premium processing for certain cap-exempt H-1B petitions effective immediately.
Read article →Department of State Verification Emails
During the H-1B visa application process at the U.S. consulates, consular officers may choose to request client verification for the H-1B beneficiary. It is.
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