USCIS Updates its Policy on Pending Form I-131
USCIS Updates its Policy on Pending Form I-131. USCIS recently announced that an individual may travel on a valid Form I-131, Application for Travel Document, while a
Read More »DHS and DOL Propose Change to Recruitment Requirement for H-2B Employers to Protect US Workers
A proposed rule by DHS and DOL aims to revise the recruiting requirements for employers seeking H-2B nonimmigrant workers. The joint proposal plans to replace the print
Read More »Government Shutdown Alert
On Saturday, December 22 at 12:01 am, a partial government shutdown went into effect. While the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Read More »Holiday Travel Reminders
As we look forward to the holiday season, EIG wants to ensure that you have the documentation and information you need for international travel. Here are the most frequently
Read More »Immigration Nerds Talk About Border Wall Funding and how a Government Shutdown Would Impact Immigration
As Congress and the White House continue a back and forth as it relates to a looming partial U.S. Government shutdown, EIG attorney Krystal Kirst joins the podcast to discuss
Read More »Erickson in the News: Calculating 1-Year Employment Requirement For L-1 Visas
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services recently issued a policy memorandum[1] to clarify the one-year foreign employment requirement for L-1 visa holders. The
Read More »DHS vs. Save Jobs USA Moving Award
It was recently announced that the DHS vs. Save Jobs USA lawsuit will be moving forward. Save Jobs USA is an advocacy organization that consists of U.S. citizen and legal
Read More »Potential Government Shutdown
As the 115th United States Congress draws to a close, there is no legislation currently in place to prevent a partial shutdown of the United States Government on December
Read More »Federal Judge Overthrows Challenge to Central American Minors Program Termination
In the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler denied an attempt by the ACLU to re-establish refugee or parole
Read More »Risks Associated with Increased Investigations
The United States Department of Justice, through Operation Janus, has begun to review and rescind the United States citizenship status for individuals found to have engaged
Read More »Revised Interview Waiver Guidance for Form I-751
USCIS issued a policy memo outlining the revised interview guideline for Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence. The new policy took effect on December 10,
Read More »CBP Advises Visa Waiver Program Travelers to Apply for ESTA 72 Hours in Advance
Update: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has announced that real-time approvals for the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) will no longer be
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