December 11, 2024
Qualifying Employment Authorization Document Renewal Extension Period Now Permanent
DHS announced the permanent extension of validity for timely filed renewals of employment authorization documents. The extension period is moved from up to 180 days to up to 540…
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December 4, 2024
Act Now to Prepare for Family-Based Immigration Changes
With the upcoming U.S. presidential inauguration, changes to family-based immigration are anticipated. The time to act is now to leverage current U.S. immigration policy for…
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December 2, 2024
USCIS Expands I-485 Requirements to Include Medical Exam, Immunizations
USCIS announced all Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, submissions must include Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and…
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November 26, 2024
International Students, Staff Urged to Return to U.S. Universities Prior to Trump Inauguration
Several U.S. universities are suggesting international students return to campus prior to President-elect Trump's inauguration due to uncertainty around potential changes to U.S.…
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November 26, 2024
DHS Affirms Lebanon Temporary Protected Status
DHS posted an update to the Federal Register for Lebanon Temporary Protected Status. Registration for the program runs from November 27, 2024 through May 27, 2026. The program…
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November 26, 2024
H-1B Spousal Work Permit Challenge Stopped
The group challenging H-1B spousal work permits asked the full DC Circuit Court to reconsider their earlier finding that upheld the program, which the DC Circuit Court denied,…
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November 26, 2024
State Immigration Powers May See Support Under Trump Nominee
President-elect Trump's nominee for Attorney General, Pam Biondi, has supported state immigration enforcement laws in her previous roles, making it seemingly likely if confirmed,…
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November 22, 2024
The Future of H4 EAD: Potential Elimination Under Second Trump Term
As we head towards a second Trump term, coupled with Republican control of both chambers of Congress, it is more likely than ever before that the government will pass sweeping…
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November 20, 2024
Trump Confirms Use of U.S. Military for Mass Deportation Program
President-elect Trump confirmed the use of military resources to complete mass deportation of undocumented individual in the United States. Mr. Trump has stated he will take…
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November 19, 2024
USCIS Issues Updated Guidelines on Child Custody for U.S. Citizenship Eligibility
USCIS announced updates to guidance for children of U.S. citizens as it relates to custody determination when pursuing naturalization. The updated guidelines are effective…
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