July 15, 2021
DACA Backlog Driving Lost Work Permissions
There are thousands of DACA holders who are desperately trying to renew or keep their permits. The backlog of applications driven by COVID restrictions is causing lost income and…
0 Comments3 Minutes
July 14, 2021
House Appropriation Committee Approves Amended DHS Funding Bill Prioritizing Immigration
The House Appropriations Committee pushed forward a revised Department of Homeland Security funding bill, which now includes several amendments prioritizing immigration. The bill…
0 Comments3 Minutes
July 12, 2021
Certain Duration of Status Changes Withdrawn
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently withdrew a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding the duration of status for F, J, and certain I Visa holders.…
0 Comments2 Minutes
July 12, 2021
Relatives Count Against EB-5 Visa Cap
Family members count against the visa cap for foreign investors, per the D.C. Circuit. As in other visa categories, spouses and children of EB-5 investors are legally required to…
0 Comments2 Minutes
July 7, 2021
Our Perspective: Be Prepared to File your Adjustment of Status Application
The process for a foreign national to obtain a lawful permeant resident (green card) status through an employment-based category can potentially take years. This is especially…
0 Comments7 Minutes
July 7, 2021
Travel Suspension Update: National Interest Exception Validity Extended to 12 Months
The Department of State announced it has extended the validity of National Interest Exceptions (“NIE”) granted to travelers affected by the current travel suspensions. Previously,…
0 Comments2 Minutes
July 7, 2021
DHS Reform Act Reintroduced
Major legislation was reintroduced by some members of the Committee on Homeland Security. The goal of the legislation is to prevent the DHS from being used for political…
0 Comments2 Minutes
July 1, 2021
Our Perspective: July Visa Bulletin Priority Predictions
Following the release of the July 2021 Visa Bulletin, Charles Oppenheim, Chief of the Visa Control and Reporting Division of the U.S. Department of State provided his insights.…
0 Comments3 Minutes
July 1, 2021
Path Cleared For Immigration Judges Union
The U.S. Justice Department cleared the way for the return of unionization for U.S. immigration judges. The group lost their authority during the final months of the previous…
0 Comments1 Minutes
June 29, 2021
FY2022 H-1B Cap Registration Information Released
The USCIS received over 300,000 submissions for FY2022 H-1B. They selected 87,500 to proceed with filing, which is due June 30, 2021. Depending on the final result of that…
0 Comments2 Minutes
