When is it More than a Meeting? Tips for Business Travelers
A common question that arises for business travelers is whether their intended activities in a foreign country are permissible on a business visitor visa, or whether a work
Read More »Washtech appeals dismissal of its lawsuit against the F-1 OPT program
The Washington Alliance of Technology (Washtech), a technology union has appealed the DC court’s decision to dismiss its lawsuit against the Department of Homeland
Read More »USCIS will no longer give deference to previously approved extensions
On Monday, October 23, USCIS announced an update to its policy guidance that it will no longer give deference to previously approved petitions when reviewing extension
Read More »Top US Technology Companies are Advocating for DREAMers
Nearly 30 of the United States’ top technology companies have joined the Coalition for the American Dream, to stimulate bipartisan legislation which would allow DREAMers,
Read More »NAFTA Negotiations Continue
Representatives from Canada and Mexico will meet next week in Washington to negotiate various NAFTA provisions. An anticipated seven rounds of discussion are planned until
Read More »Nine States Barred from Using Driver’s Licenses to Board Domestic Flights in 2018
Starting January 22, 2018, driver’s licenses or state IDs issued by several states may not be used to board domestic flights as these IDs do not meet the requirements of
Read More »State of Washington and Others Challenge Travel Ban 3.0
Several states have filed lawsuits challenging the revised travel ban. As previously reported, “Travel Ban 3.0” restricts certain nationals of Chad, Iran, North Korea,
Read More »I Moved. What Next? FAQ on Updating Your Address with USCIS
Did you know that 80% of moves happen between May and September? If you’ve recently moved, after the boxes are unpacked you’ll need to update your address. For most
Read More »President Trump’s Immigration Reform Agenda to Congress
On Sunday, the Trump administration proposed to Congress an immigration reform agenda focused on border security, interior enforcement, and curtailing legal immigration.
Read More »Opposition Grows in Response to DACA Repeal
As of Thursday, October 5, a total of fifteen states and Washington D.C. have joined to sue the Trump administration in federal court over its decision to rescind DACA.
Read More »UPDATE: The Senate Confirms Lee Cissna as USCIS Director
On Thursday, October 5, 2017, the Senate confirmed Lee Francis Cissna to be the new Director of USCIS. Notably, in his confirmation hearing, Mr. Cissna pledged to implement
Read More »Dispelling Myths about the J-1 Program
In pursuing its goal of restricting immigration, the Trump administration is reportedly seeking to reduce or eliminate parts of the J-1 nonimmigrant visa program. The
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