USCIS Changes Policy Regarding Undeliverable Documents
USCIS has issued a new directive that any cards issued but unable to be delivered within 60 business days will be destroyed. This applies to Permanent Resident Cards,
Read More »Trump Sends Troops to US-Mexico Border
On Wednesday, April 4, President Trump signed a memorandum ordering the National Guard to the US-Mexico border, stating “the security of the United States is imperiled
Read More »USCIS Reached FY 2019 H-1B Cap
On Friday, April 6, USCIS announced it had reached the mandated 65,000 H-1B visa cap and the 20,000 cap for those with US Master’s degrees. Generally, applicants will
Read More »Alternative Global Destinations for H-1B Cap Applicants
With H-1B Cap FY2019 applications being filed this week, only 85,000 petitions will be selected for adjudication. If this is an employee’s “last shot” at the H-1B Cap,
Read More »State Department Proposes Enhanced Social Media Check for Entry to US
The State Department has released a formal publication proposing new rules that will require most visa applicants to provide all social media usernames and accounts they
Read More »New L-1 Processing Procedures at Blaine, Washington Port of Entry
On March 26, 2018, USCIS and CBP announced a joint agency pilot program changing how Canadian L-1 applications are adjudicated at the Blaine, Washington port of entry. This
Read More »Looking to the Future: How Job Changes and Promotions Affect Your PERM Processing
Many US visa holders obtain their lawful permanent residence (green cards) through the employer-sponsored PERM/I-140 process. The first step in this process is the labor
Read More »USCIS Website Now Provides Faster and More Accurate Processing Times
USCIS has redesigned its processing times webpage to make it easier for applicants to track how long it will take for USCIS to process petitions. USCIS will now be able to
Read More »Immigration Provisions from New Spending Bill
On March 23, President Trump signed the new fiscal spending bill. The bill increased the operating budgets of CBP, USCIS, and ICE. Funding was also included to expand the
Read More »Planning for the Future: The Impact of International Travel on Green Card Holders
Even after obtaining your green card, maintaining your permanent residence can be more complicated than expected. As a green card holder, traveling outside of the US for
Read More »Additional Guidance Issued on Waivers for the Third Travel Ban
The Department of State (DOS) has provided additional guidance for the processing of waivers for individuals who are impacted by President Trump’s third Travel Ban. The
Read More »Global Trade Discussions Raise Potential Restriction on Student Visas
Preliminary global trade discussions have raised the possibility of potential visa restrictions on student visas for Chinese nationals. These potential restrictions have
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