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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...
Preparing for the FY2023 H-1B Cap Season
Each fiscal year, USCIS is authorized to issue 65,000 H-1B visas and an additional 20,000 H-1B advanced degree visas.
USCIS Strongly Encourages Certain I-485 Applicants to Request a Transfer of the Underlying Basis, If Eligible.
On January 21, 2022, USCIS posted an alert announcing that there is an “exceptionally high number” of employment-based visas available this fiscal year (October 2021 through September 2022). Specifically, there are many more visas available in the first and second employment-based categories than pending adjustment of status (AOS) applications pending.
Travel Update: Mexico and Canada
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has advised of the following travel restrictions: Beginning on January 22, 2022, DHS will require non-U.S. individuals seeking to enter the United States via land ports of entry and ferry terminals at the U.S.-Mexico and...
USCIS has announced that in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the agency is extending the flexibilities with any requests relating to the below types of matters, issued between March 1, 2020 and March 26, 2022.
Requests for Evidence; Continuations to Request Evidence (N-14); Notices of Intent to Deny; Notices of Intent to Revoke; Notices of Intent to Rescind; Notices of Intent to Terminate regional centers; and Motions to Reopen an N-400 Pursuant to 8 CFR 335.5, Receipt of...
U.S. Department of State Extends In-Person Interview Requirement Waiver for Certain Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants
On December 23, 2021, the U.S. Department of State, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, has authorized consular officers to waive the in-person interview requirement for certain nonimmigrant visa classifications to expedite visa issuance. The...
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- Trump's Latest Sanctuary City Order Can't Avoid Injunction May 9, 2025A California federal judge on Friday clarified that the Trump administration can't use the president's latest executive order targeting sanctuary cities and counties to evade a preliminary injunction blocking it from withholding federal funds from the local governments.
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