Domestic N-565 and N-600 Biometric Appointment Requirement
USCIS is reshaping its policy on biometric submission for the N-565 and N-600 applications. USCIS now requires all US-based applicants for Replacement
Read More »December 2018 Visa Bulletin Released
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the December 2018 Visa Bulletin just moments ago. The December visa bulletin sees small advances in certain categories, while
Read More »USCIS Self-Scheduling InfoPass Appointment Program Ends
USCIS has ended the self-scheduling InfoPass appointment program, encouraging applicants to use the USCIS online information resources. Surveys and other data compiled by
Read More »Increase Validity Period for the Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record
USCIS recently announced that it will change the validity period for the Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record required to determine whether an applicant for
Read More »Erickson in the News: Protectionism and Global Immigration in 2018
By Salman Cheema, Business Immigration Attorney and Tarunpal Dhillon, Attorney, Erickson Immigration Group For much of the last decade, waves of populist policy measures
Read More »November 2018 Visa Bulletin Released
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the November 2018 Visa Bulletin just moments ago. In this month’s visa bulletin, little to no changes are
Read More »US Seeks to Reduce Waivers for Immigration Fees
USCIS recently announced a proposal limiting the qualifications for those who seek to obtain fee waivers. As USCIS is fully funded by the fees it charges, if approved, the
Read More »USCIS Using Tablets for English Tests
USCIS began using tablets to administer English reading and writing tests for naturalization on October 1. The new step is part of the Service’s efforts to modernize
Read More »Immigration Nerds Talk with David Bier, CATO Institute | Using Government Benefits May Threaten Eligibility For Green Card
In a recent announcement, the White House has proposed key changes to the Public Charge Policy that is designed to reduce the number of immigrants eligible for green cards.
Read More »Inadmissible Alien List Expanded
The Trump administration recently introduced a proposal to further define a long-standing federal law intended to ensure that immigrants and nonimmigrants are able to
Read More »October 2018 Visa Bulletin Released
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the October 2018 Visa Bulletin just moments ago. In anticipation of the new fiscal year, next month’s visa bulletin
Read More »Trump vs. China: Implications for Academia and F-1 Holders
The Trump Administration’s efforts to address China’s purported “economic aggression” continue to manifest with threats of increased tariffs. In line with its
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