The Budding Immigration Consequences of Marijuana Possession

1 year ago

Marijuana possession, while considered to be innocuous by many, can present risks to permanent residents and those seeking admission to…

All About FOIA Requests

1 year ago

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) was created to promote open, transparent government. The Act has provided people the right…

For Some H-1B Recipients, Second Time is the Charm

1 year ago

On July 31, 2023, USCIS completed a second round of selections of H-1B registrations for the 2024 fiscal year. USCIS…

News in Brief

1 year ago

TPS Re-Registration Period Extended: On September 8, 2023, USCIS extended the re-registration period from 60 days to 18 months for…

USCIS Updates Policy to Make a Third Gender Category

1 year ago

On March 31, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated its policy manual to allow individuals requesting immigration benefits…

Unlawful Presence Waivers Reach a Whopping 44 Months in Processing Time

1 year ago

USCIS has been plagued by egregious processing times for many benefits categories, but among the worst is for unlawful presence…

SCOTUS Preserves Biden Administration’s Policies on Immigration Enforcement

1 year ago

On June 23, 2023, the U.S Supreme Court denied a challenge to President Biden’s immigration enforcement guidelines, declaring that the…

Benefits of NIW for EB-2 Applicants with Approved I-140s Who Went Through PERM

1 year ago

Many EB-2 applicants who went through the PERM process may already have an approved I-140 but, because of the visa…

News in Brief

1 year ago

DHS Announces Extension and Redesignation of TPS for Several Countries: On June 21, 2023, DHS announced the rescission of the…

Distinguishing Between EB-1A and NIW Immigration Visa Categories

1 year ago

Highly skilled foreign nationals seeking employment-based green cards in the United States can consider applying under the first preference category…