News Alert: USCIS Updates Several Policies to Improve Processing, Provide Relief for Nonimmigrant Workers

On June 9, USCIS announced a series of policy updates which will greatly improve processing times and provide much needed relief to nonimmigrant workers in the U.S. Among these…


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Supreme Court Rules Against Temporary Status Holders

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that individuals who entered the country undocumented and now hold Temporary Status visas are not eligible to seek permanent residency. Per federal…


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What You Need To Know About the International Entrepreneur (IE) Parole Program

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently withdrew the proposed rule that paved the way for the elimination of the International Entrepreneur (IE) parole program. As a…


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Rescheduling Biometric Service Appointment by Calling USCIS

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) announced individuals may call USCIS Contact Center (1-800-375-5283) to reschedule their biometrics service appointment…


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News Alert: U.S. Supreme Court Strikes Down Asylum Credibility Test

On June 1, the U.S. Supreme Court unanimously ruled to overturn a Ninth Circuit credibility test which benefited asylum seekers seeking judicial review of their denied asylum…


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H-1B FY2022 Filing Coming To A Close – File Petitions ASAP

The FY 2022 H-1B Cap will close on June 30, 2021, which is the last day USCIS will accept petitions for cases selected in the lottery. This means all H-1B cap cases must be filed…


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ICE Announces Extension and I-9 Compliance Flexibility

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced an extended flexibility period for Form I-9 due to ongoing COVID-19 issues. The original flexibility was announced in…


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USCIS Reopens Offices For In-Person Visits With Restrictions

If you are fully vaccinated, you may enter the USCIS offices without a face covering. To be considered fully vaccinated, it must be at least two weeks after you received your…


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Green Card Holders Returning to the U.S. During COVID-19

Green card holders or Lawful Permanent Residents (LPRs) who have been outside of the United States as a result of COVID-19 for more than 180 days have many questions on their…


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Highlights of the June Visa Bulletin

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has released the June 2021 Visa Bulletin. The bulletin USCIS has released notifies applicants if they are able to submit their…


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