USCIS Formally Proposes New Public Benefits Rule that Will Hinder Admissibility to U.S.

6 years ago

On October 10, 2018, USCIS published a proposed rule that would expand the definition of “Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds,”…

USCIS Announces New Policy Guidance for Validity Period of Medical Examination

6 years ago

USCIS has announced a revision to the policy guidance for the validity period of Form I-693 Report of Medical Examination…

News in Brief

6 years ago

The following additional items may be of interest to our readers: Latest News on Using Premium Processing: The fee to…

USCIS Implements New Notice to Appear (NTA) Policy

6 years ago

Effective October 1, USCIS began implementing its policy of referring cases to the immigration court through the issuance of a…

Visa Availability for EB-1 Remains Uncertain; Pending Adjustment of Status Applicants Must Wait

6 years ago

The EB-1-1 (employment-based first preference) became oversubscribed during the summer. While this is normal because the summer is the end…

Update on Long Pending EAD/AP Applications at the National Benefits Center

6 years ago

We are seeing long delays in the adjudication of Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, and Form I-131, Application for…

F-1 “Cap-Gap” Status and Work Authorization Extension Only Valid Through 9/30/2018

6 years ago

USCIS has reminded F-1 students whose cap-subject H-1B petition remains pending that they risk accruing unlawful presence if they continue…

DHS Sued Over Silent Approach to Third-Party Worksite Placements for OPT

6 years ago

A lawsuit filed in the Northern District of Texas is alleging that DHS violated the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) by…

Morale at ICE Reaches New Low

6 years ago

As criticism of the agency increases, dissent is forming with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). In a letter addressed to…

Unmarried A and G Domestic Partners May No Longer Be Eligible for Visas as “Immediate Family Members”

6 years ago

In recent communication, it appears that the Department of State will only accept the accreditation of spouses of newly arrived…