In April 2018, USCIS updated its website to indicate that STEM OPTs cannot be placed at 3rd-party worksites. This update is unsupported by ICE’s FAQ relating to its policy on placement agencies, which states: …
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On June 26, 2018, the Supreme Court upheld President Trump’s September 24, 2017 Presidential Proclamation (Travel Ban 3.0) by a vote of 5 to 4, allowing the travel ban to remain in effect. Currently, nationals …
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that Form N-565, Application for Replacement of Naturalization/Citizenship Document, and Form N-336, Request for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings (Under Section 336 of the …
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USCIS has issued a reminder that F-1 students’ OPT (and corresponding EAD) will be automatically terminated if the F-1 student either: Transfers to another school, or Begins study at another educational level (e.g., beginning a …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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. …
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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 …
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