DHS has Withdrawn its Proposed ‘Affidavit of Support’ Rule
DHS has withdrawn its proposed ‘Affidavit of Support’ rule. The withdrawal from the rule is consistent with DHS’s stated commitment to reduce barriers within
Read More »The House of Representatives Approves Two Major Immigration Bills
On Thursday, the House approved two significant bills that provide a path to citizenship for millions of people living in the United States. The American Dream and Promise
Read More »DHS Extends Temporary Protected Status for Syrian Nationals
The Department of Homeland Security published a Federal Register notice (FRN) extending and re-designating Syria for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, effective
Read More »DOL Proposes Extending Delay on Prevailing Wage Rule
Proposed Changes The Department of Labor (DOL) has proposed delaying the effective date of the rule ‘Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent
Read More »EIG US and Global COVID Update | March 18, 2021
With our mission to uncomplicate the complicated, we’ve always thought of our work in immigration as people-first. Our goal is for these updates to make sense of the
Read More »USCIS Announces They May Reopen Previously Denied H-1B Petitions
On Friday, March 12, USCIS announced they may reopen H-1B petitions denied under three rescinded policy memos. If a denial decision was based on one or more of the rescinded
Read More »DHS Extends In-Person Interview Flexibility
The Department of Homeland Security has temporarily expanded the ability of consular officers to waive the in-person interview requirement for individuals applying for a
Read More »DHS Designates Burma for Temporary Protected Status
On Friday, March 12, Secretary Mayorkas designated Burma for temporary protected status for 18 months. Only individuals who are already residing in the United States are
Read More »April 2021 Visa Bulletin Released
The U.S. Department of State released the April 2021 Visa Bulletin. PLEASE NOTE: At this time, the USCIS has not indicated whether it will be using Chart A or Chart
Read More »DHS Will No Longer Defend Public Charge Rule; Supreme Court Dismisses Case
The Biden administration will not defend the widely opposed Public Charge rule that made it more difficult for immigrants who rely on, or who would rely on, public
Read More »EIG US and Global COVID Update | March 9, 2021
With our mission to uncomplicate the complicated, we’ve always thought of our work in immigration as people-first. Our goal is for these updates to make sense of the
Read More »DHS Extends TPS for Venezuelan Nationals
On Monday, the Department of Homeland Security extended temporary protected status, TPS, to Venezuelan citizens living in the US. The 18-months of deportation relief is an
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