For those who have last resided in Haiti or are Haiti nationals, DHS has extended the Temporary Protected Status for 18 months… [ read more ]
The process for this year’s H-1B filing includes an initial electronic registration followed by USCIS selection. Those registrations that are selected may then proceed to finalize and submit their applications for H-1B consideration… [ read more ]
One proposal that is sure to get lots of attention is that Biden and his team have already announced their plans related to the creation of an eight-year pathway to citizenship for all 11 million undocumented immigrants… [ read more ]
First-time DACA applicants may apply in addition to those applicants seeking an extension of their current or expired DACA benefits.. [ read more ]
An individual in immigration court may be eligible to waive his CIMT inadmissibility (as well as certain other inadmissibilities) under section 212(h) of the Immigration Nationality Act… [ read more ]
The outlook for immigration reform under the current administration is grim. While Trump is in the White House and Republicans control both houses of Congress, it is unlikely that any program that would benefit immigrants will be enacted… [ read more ]
A “Notice to Appear” (or “NTA”) means that the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) wants to deport you, but that they think they cannot lawfully do so without the order of an Immigration Judge, which they intend to seek during removal proceedings… [ read more ]
Most people have at least a rudimentary understanding of the protections afforded to persons (of any immigration status) in the United States to be free from random and arbitrary stops, searches and seizures, while few possess an intimate knowledge of the most current judicial interpretations of those rights… [ read more ]
In August 2017, USCIS announced that effective Oct. 1st USCIS would begin to phase-in interviews for adjustment of status applications.. [ read more ]
Now that Trump has announced the end of the DACA program, DACA grantees and other immigrant advocates are pushing for legislation that would protect their status in the U.S. Democrats and Republicans have competing bills that would provide a path to legal status for DACA grantees.. [ read more ]
Obtaining permanent residence is an important milestone for many foreign nationals. While most lawful permanent residents (“LPRs”) are excited to finally achieve such status, they frequently want to know when they can apply to become United States citizens… [ read more ]
Effective July 24, 2017, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) resumed premium processing for certain cap-exempt H-1B petitions… [ read more ]
Designating a previously issued decision , Matter of A-T- Inc , by the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) as an Adopted Decision, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), through a policy memorandum, clarified that in order to qualify for an H-1B numerical Cap exemption based upon a Master’s or higher degree, the conferring institution must have qualified as a “United States institution of higher education” at the time the Beneficiary’s degree was earned… [ read more ]
Last week, Immigration Attorneys, LLP’s Shannon Shepherd participated in a panel discussion on immigration with Representative Bobby Rush (D-IL), and other members of the advocacy and immigration community… [ read more ]
For the past few months, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) has been denying certain B-2 to F-1 Change of Status (COS) applications… [ read more ]
Are you a Filipino World War II veteran? If so, you may benefit from a program started by the USCIS in June of this year which recognizes the contributions made by such veterans… [ read more ]
In order to pass the credibility threshold of the adjudicating officer at the United States Citizenship and immigration Services (USCIS), and to ensure a favorable adjudication, the New Company L-1A Petition should be meticulously prepared and vetted before submission. This Article endeavors to summarize top five (5) mistakes one should never make when preparing and submitting a New Company L-1A Petition… [ read more ]
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that in October 2016 it will accept Adjustment of Status Applications based on the “Filing Date” chart for most of the employment- and family-based immigrant visa categories. This is positive news for everyone, especially for Indian and Chinese Nationals. For your reference, included below are the “Filing Date” charts for both employment- and family-based filings for the month of October 2016… [ read more ]