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Registration Requirements for all Non-US Citizens
What Is Registration? Registration is the process of notifying the U.S. government of your presence as a noncitizen. Although this requirement existed in the law, it has rarely been enforced in the past. In an effort to enforce the above provisions of the regulation, the current administration has...
Visa Processing Update – Interview Waiver Eligibility Reduced to 12 Months
The U.S. Department of State has announced a significant change in the visa interview waiver process. Effective immediately, the eligibility window for visa interview waivers (aka Drop Box) has been reduced from 48 months to just 12 months. This change is part of the implementation of Executive O...
EXECUTIVE ORDERS
How might the executive orders (EOs) signed by President Trump impact me and my family? 1. “Executive Order Initial Rescissions of Harmful Executive Orders and Action” What does this mean? Potential Impacts: 2. “Executive Order Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship” Wha...
Know Your Rights and Immigration FAQs under the Trump Administration
The most important things to remember if you encounter ICE or other immigration officials: What to do if an immigration agent asks to see my documents? ICE Raids What is an ICE Raid? An ICE Raid is when ICE agents go to a worksite without warning as part of an investigation into an employer. ICE ...
H-1B Beneficiary Owners: DHS Policy Updates to Support Entrepreneurs
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced new Biden Administration regulations to improve H-1B pathways for entrepreneurs and startup founders, effective on 1/17/2024. These updates aim to encourage foreign talent to contribute to the U.S....
Preparing for Changes in U.S. Immigration Under President-Elect Trump
With the recent election results, we’re looking ahead to some significant shifts in U.S. immigration policy under President-Elect Trump’s administration. The expected policy changes may include tighter travel restrictions, heightened security screening, and stricter enforcement measures. Thes...
H-1B Amendment Guidance — May 22, 2015
On April 9, 2015, USCIS’ Administrative Appeal Office (AAO) issued a precedent decision, Matter of Simeio Solutions, LLC, which held that employers must file amended H-1B petitions when a new Labor Condition Application for Nonimmigrant Workers (LCA) is required due to a change in the H-1B worker’s worksite location. This memo outlines the kind of location change requiring H-1B amended filings.
Immigration Report — May 21, 2015
USCIS has published information to help eligible H-4 dependent spouses who want to apply for employment authorization under the Employment Authorization for Certain H-4 Dependent Spouses final rule.
Immigration Report – May 19, 2015
Starting May 26, 2015, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will temporarily suspend premium processing for all H-1B Extension of Stay petitions until July 27, 2015.
Immigration Report – May 14, 2015
The availability of visas per category is based on numerical limits established by law. Where a category is listed as “current”, any eligible beneficiary may proceed with the final stages of the green card process (in most cases, I-485 adjustment of status application) no matter what their priority date. Where a cutoff date is listed for a particular category, only a beneficiary with a priority date on or before the cutoff date may proceed with the final stages of the green card process. A priority date reflects the filing date of the first step toward a permanent residence.
Immigration Report – May 12, 2015
USCIS announced on May 4, 2015 that initial data entry for all H-1B cap cases selected in the FY 2016 lotteries is now complete and adjudications are underway. Receipt notices for both premium and non-premium cases continue to be issued. USCIS is expected to return unselected cases over the course of the next few months.
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- Wash. Judge Questions Injunctions' Scope In Head Start Case August 5, 2025A Washington federal judge asked attorneys Tuesday to explain how the U.S. Supreme Court's decision concerning nationwide injunctions might impact efforts by a group of Head Start associations to halt federal directives restricting noncitizen access to the program and use of funds for diversity initiatives.
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