Visa Applications Denied Due to Travel Ban Can Reapply

Individuals whose visa applications were denied due to the Trump administration's travel restrictions on people from Muslim-majority countries can reapply for their visas.


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Pilot Program for Domestic Renewal of H-1B and L Visa Announced

A pilot program from the U.S. Department of State will begin later this year allowing visa renewal options for qualifying H-1B and L visa holders who are currently required to…


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Extension to Validity Dates of Permanent Resident Cards, Form I-751 and I-829

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a 48-month extension to the validity period of Permanent Resident Cards for qualifying individuals.


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Feds Must Continue to Address Timely Issuance of Special Immigration Visa

The federal government must continue to address delays in the issuance of special immigration visas (SIVs) for qualifying Afghan and Iraqui individuals even as they challenge the…


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Welcome Corps: U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents May Now Sponsor Refugees

The Welcome Corps is a program set up by the U.S. Department of State to enable groups of individual Americans to sponsor a refugee and help them resettle in a community in the…


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PERM In Process: What Employees Can Do While Awaiting Approval

Waiting for your PERM application submitted by your employer to be approved? Take some proactive steps to help the process along when ready.


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PERM in Process: What Employers Can Do While Awaiting Approval

The PERM application/I-140 petition is an offer of future employment. The Department of Labor (DOL) focuses on the offered position and if U.S. workers were fairly apprised. USCIS…


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USCIS Policy Updates for Asylees and Refugees

USCIS recently announced a policy update that affects the adjustment of status applications filed by asylees and refugees. Residence requirements are outlined.


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Potential Fix for Employment-Based Immigration Reported

The Biden administration has an option to extend the authorization for approved employment-based immigrant visa holders, as reported by Forbes. A 2016 memo outlines the potential…


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Parole Programs Available for Ukraine and some Central American Countries

Parole programs offer an individual, who may be inadmissible or otherwise ineligible for admission into the United States, the option to enter the United States on a temporary…


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