New E-Verify.gov Website a User-Friendly Source to Verify Employment Eligibility
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced the launch of the new website, E-Verify.gov. This is the authoritative source for information on electronic employment eligibility verification. E-Verify.gov is for employers, employees and the general …
Read MoreUSCIS Updates Webpage to Share More Accurate Processing Times
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today launched a pilot to test a redesigned processing times webpage that displays the data for all forms in an easier-to-read format and also tests a new way of …
Read MoreScams Targeting Foreign Nationals and Employers
Please be aware of the following threats and take precautions to avoid becoming a victim. Scams Targeting Foreign Nationals Ongoing scams target non-immigrant workers by requesting payment through phone or email to resolve made up …
Read MoreUSCIS Will Temporarily Suspend Premium Processing for FY2019 H-1B Cap Petitions
USCIS announced that starting 4/2/18, it will begin accepting H-1B petitions subject to the FY2019 cap. USCIS will temporarily suspend premium processing for all FY2019 cap-subject petitions. This suspension is expected to last until 9/10/18. …
Read MoreRe-Registration Period Opens for Syrians with Temporary Protected Status
Work permits expiring March 31 are automatically extended through Sept. 27. Current beneficiaries of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) under Syria’s designation who want to maintain their status through Sept. 30, 2019, must re-register between March …
Read MoreFAM Update Increases Risk of Denial for “Public Charge”
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has updated the Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM) with regard to how consular officers should analyse whether a foreign national will be considered a public charge. This update to the …
Read MoreUSCIS Strengthens Protections to Combat H-1B Abuses
The H-1B visa program generally allows a foreign employee to work for a specific sponsoring American employer. As is true in many employment situations, the location of work can change. USCIS has published a policy …
Read MoreWhite House Unveils Proposed Immigration Reform Plan to Congress
This evening, the Trump Administration sent Congress a proposal for an immigration reform bill that would provide relief to 1.8 million “dreamers” (i.e. undocumented foreign nationals brought to the United States as children), while also …
Read MoreDeal Near to Reopen Government
After a three-day standoff, Senate Democrats and Republicans cleared a major hurdle today to reopen the government, likely by tomorrow. Although the Senate reached an agreement, they still have to officially pass the bill, then …
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