USCIS Public Charge Rule to go Into Effect February 24, 2020
On January 27, 2020, in a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court temporarily upheld the Trump Administration’s “Inadmissibility on Public Charge” rule. The high
Read More »New Version of Form I-9 Available
On January 31, 2020, USCIS released the new version of Form I-9, used to verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United
Read More »Update: Six Countries Added to Travel Ban
The Trump Administration has expanded the travel ban to include six additional countries. Citizens from Nigeria, Eritrea, Myanmar, and Kyrgyzstan will not be allowed to apply
Read More »Supreme Court Lifts Injunction on DHS Public Charge Rule
On Monday, the Supreme Court voted 5-4 to lift the nationwide injunction on the Trump administration’s “public charge” rule while the case plays out in the
Read More »Tech Giants File Amicus Brief Against “Public Charge” Rule
On Friday, January 17, over one hundred technology companies jointly filed an Amicus Brief challenging the Trump administration’s “public charge” rule.
Read More »Judge Stops Trump’s Order that Allowed States to Prevent Refugee Entry
On Wednesday, January 15, U.S. District Judge Peter Messite issued a preliminary injunction against President Trump’s latest executive order, which allows state and local
Read More »USCIS Releases Additional Information About H-1B Registration Process
In a document scheduled to be published on Thursday, January 9, USCIS has released additional details outlining how the FY2021 H-1B cap registration process will work. New
Read More »USCIS Updates Policy Guidance for Good Moral Character Determinations
For certain immigration benefits, including naturalization, a good moral character must be proven. On December 13, USCIS announced updates to its policy manual on good moral
Read More »Electronic Registration will be used for 2021 H-1B Cap Season
USCIS has announced that its new electronic registration has completed pilot testing and will be used for the upcoming 2021 H-1B Cap Season. In this new process, from March
Read More »Ninth Circuit Lifts Injunctions on Public Charge Rule for Immigrants
Preliminary injunctions issued by federal judges in California and Washington against the “public charge” policy were stayed on Thursday by a divided three-judge panel of
Read More »DHS’s Long Term Goal to Implement A “Known Employer Program”
In a long term plan to simplify and streamline the application process for some employers, the Department of Homeland Security will propose amendments to the filing process
Read More »USCIS Announces Electronic Registration for H-1B Petitions to be Implemented for FY 2021
On Friday, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the successful completion of the electronic registration process pilot. The registration process will
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