Employers Beware: SSA Resumes Issuance of “No-Match” Letters

5 years ago

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has resumed issuing no-match letters. No-match letters state that a certain number of wage reports…

Attempts to Limit Minor “UAC” Asylum Seekers

5 years ago

On May 31, 2019, USCIS announced a policy limiting USCIS asylum jurisdiction over applicants previously determined to be “unaccompanied alien…

On-Site Inspections for F-1 STEM OPT Employment

5 years ago

There have been recent reports that ICE has started to conduct on-site inspections for STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) employment.…

It’s Not Just Your Case – USCIS Has Increased Bureaucracy for U.S. Companies Petitioning for Needed Foreign Personnel

5 years ago

Not only has USCIS increased the red tape and bureaucracy for U.S. companies sponsoring foreign workers, but USCIS Acting Director…

Venezuelan Passports Automatically Extended for Five Years Beyond Expiration Date

5 years ago

On June 7, 2019, the National Assembly of Venezuela published a decree automatically extending the validity of Venezuelan passports for…

Following Up With USCIS: How to Navigate the USCIS Contact Center

5 years ago

Foreign nationals who need assistance at a local USCIS field office or who want to follow up with USCIS on…

Visa Bulletin: EB-1 Preference Categories Still Backlogged; DOS Provides Explanation and Projections

5 years ago

Those foreign nationals who have approved employment-based first preference (EB-1) petitions are wondering, why is the category still backlogged when…

New Proclamation Mandatory Insurance for Entering Immigrants

5 years ago

On October 4, 2019, President Trump issued a Proclamation suspending the entry of immigrants who do not have approved health…

News in Brief

5 years ago

USCIS Formally Proposes H-1B Registration Process: USCIS published a proposed rule that would require petitioners seeking to file H-1B cap-subject…

Understanding DOS’s Interim Final Rule on Public Charge

5 years ago

On October 11, 2019, DOS issued an interim final rule amending DOS regulations regarding how consular officers will determine whether…