AILA Demands Protection for Nonimmigrants
On March 23, the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) sent a letter to USCIS demanding it take the following actions on or before March 27: …
How does COVID-19 impact H-1B workers?
As the COVID-19 pandemic spreads, so too does uncertainty among businesses and their H-1B employees. Below we share some guidance on how working remotely, reduced …
How does COVID-19 Impact Businesses & Foreign Workers?
The global COVID-19 crisis presents obstacles to foreign workers and their employers. This is especially true for visitors whose nonimmigrant visas are set to expire …
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White House Restricts Travel to US
Health experts strongly discourage folk from traveling internationally at this time. Many countries, including the US, are implementing strict screening procedures to prevent the spread …
USCIS Suspends In-Person Services
USCIS announced on March 18 that it will suspend in-person services at its field offices, asylum offices, and Application Support Centers (ASCs) at least through …
Extend Your Visa During COVID-19 Crisis
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought unprecedented changes and uncertainty to most areas of life over the past several weeks. For individuals without secure immigration statuses, …
USCIS Clarifies Physical Presence Requirements
USCIS issued a policy alert on February 26, 2020 which updates and clarifies continuous presence requirements for green card holders filing for naturalization. The policy …
Bumpy Start to H-1B Season
Online registration for H-1B petitions began with a bumpy start. The online registration portal opened on Sunday, March 1st at 12:00 PM Eastern. Thousands of …
Coronavirus Affects Immigration in Seattle
In an abundance of caution, USCIS is closing its Seattle field office for 14 days to reduce the risk of exposure to coronavirus (COVID-19). One …
Changes to the H-1B process
USCIS has announced that the proposed new H-1B registration system will take effect on March 1, 2020. The new system will save employers time and …
Judge Blocks Unlawful Presence Calculation Policy
A federal judge has issued another nationwide injunction on a policy proposal that would make it more difficult for certain individuals to overstay temporary J, …
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Why are Immigration Judges Quitting?
As one of the most highly-revered positions in the judicial system, judges dedicate their lives to upholding the foundational principles of the United States Constitution. …