TPS Status Extension For 337,000 Immigrants Through 2024

Deportation protection and work permits for an estimated 337,000 immigrants from El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, and Nicaragua and qualifying individuals from Haiti and Sudan, are…


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Our Perspective: Options After Layoff or Termination of H-1B Employment

Current tech companies are cutting jobs and laying off big sections of their workforce. The layoffs are affecting U.S. citizens, green card holders, non-immigrant work visa…


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USCIS Announces Online Filing for Affirmative Asylum Applications

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that Form I-589, Application for Asylum and for Withholding of Removal, is available to file online for qualifying affirmative…


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E-Verify Requirements Reminder

The E-Verify portal is a beneficial tool for employers to easily and quickly complete the verification process for employment. E-Verify accounts are created and valid at the…


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DHS Begins Limited Implementation of DACA Final Rule

USCIS announced the current DACA Final Rule implementation, with related holds, while the DACA program remains a topic of litigation. Limited implementation began on October 31,…


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Investors Assume Risk, Says EB-5 Center

A lawsuit claims an EB-5 center defrauded investors of $57 million. The center, located in New York, states investors know and understand the related risk of these investments.…


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Frequently Asked Questions: Fiancé and Marriage-Based Visas

For most people, navigating the U.S. immigration system can be challenging. There are so many eligibility requirements, and the application process itself can feel very…


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Foreign Spouses’ Work Authorization Opportunity

A study from the National Foundation for American Policy, a nonpartisan research group, found the U.S. would greatly benefit by expanding work authorization for spouses of H-1B…


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CW-1 Petitions Update

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced updates to the CW-1 petitions. This is a clarification of a policy announced in August 2022. Certain limitations apply…


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ACICS Accreditation Loss May Affect STEM OPT, H-1B, and I-140 Applicants

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released the following statement on November 1, 2022. As the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) is…


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