The Department of Homeland Security announced on October 21, 2022 that Ethiopia has been designated for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, from December 12, 2022 to June 12,…
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Starting in March 2023, OSHA will have authority to issue T and U visa certifications.
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In any circumstance where a noncitizen is applying for an immigration benefit, the noncitizen should answer questions in the application honestly and almost as importantly should make sure he is…
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If you were not selected in the H-1B lottery but want to remain in the U.S., consider other options such as applying for an E-2, E-3, L-1, O-1 or TN…
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USCIS may issue a B2 RFE for many reasons, but some of the common reasons are for example if they want to see evidence regarding your financial resources or evidence…
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has extended premium processing to certain I-765 applications filed by F-1 students pursuing Optional Practical Training (OPT) and STEM OPT.
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The Real ID Act of 2005 is an Act of Congress that modifies U.S. federal law pertaining to security, authentication, and issuance procedure standards for drivers’ licenses and identity documents,…
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The H-2B program allows U.S. employers or U.S. agents who meet specific regulatory requirements to bring foreign nationals to the United States to fill temporary nonagricultural jobs.
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U nonimmigrant status, often referred to as the “U Visa,” is a form of immigration relief available to noncitizens who are survivors of serious crimes in the United States.
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The Department of Homeland Security has announced the TPS for Haiti been extended for an additional 18 months. Haiti was originally granted TPS from August 3, 2021, until February 3,…
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The O-1B has a lower standard of proof than the O-1A and also allows applicants to add additional engagements without an amended petition.
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Foreign nationals sponsored for a green card by a U.S. employer whose adjustment of status has been pending for 180 days or more, you may be able to take advantage…
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Foreign nationals who overstay their I-94 and are subject to INA 222(g) will need to apply for a new U.S. visa in their country of nationality.
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An immigrant visa is the travel document issued by a U.S. consulate or embassy to a noncitizen of the United States, to permit travel to the United States for the…
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If you have an I-751 and N-400 petitions pending at the same time, USCIS will most likely conduct a joint interview adjudicating both petitions.
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Effective Nov. 21, 2022, Ukrainian and Afghan parolees, and their qualifying family members, with certain classes of admission are considered employment authorized incident to parole, which means that they do…
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The Afghan Allies Protection Act of 2009, Section 602(b) (AAPA), is a special immigrant program which authorizes the issuance of Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) to eligible Afghans who were employed…
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When a U.S. employer sponsors a foreign national for an employment-based green card, it must prove it has the ability to pay the offered wage.
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Attorney General Merrick Garland on November 21, 2022 issued a decision under Matter of Coronado Acevedo, 28 I&N Dec. 648.
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When an USCIS application is approved, USCIS will mail the applicant the original approval notice.
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