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USCIS Ombudsman Annual Report Confirms Continued Processing Delays and Emphasizes Anti-Fraud Initiatives

In the Annual Report to Congress, USCIS Ombudsman Julie Kirchner has addressed several anti-fraud initiatives that have caused delays and longer processing times for many applications. The Ombudsman’s office is an independent office created by Congress to recommend improvements for…

Jenny ZhanJune 29, 2018

H-1B and E-3 Visa

Trump Administration to Increase Worksite Investigations

The Trump Administration has announced on May 14, 2018 that it has dramatically increased the number of worksite investigations and audits to make sure that American businesses are not employing people illegally in addition to the avenues that already exist…

Jenny ZhanMay 21, 2018

Immigration

USCIS Creates Avenue for American Workers to Report Abuse of H-1B System

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on April 3, 2017 that there will be a stricter evaluation process for H-1B applications to further deter and detect H-1B visa fraud and abuse. According to USCIS, the H-1B visa…

Jenny ZhanMay 8, 2018

Family Immigration Immigration Law Changes & New Law

What is the U.S. Department of State’s 90-Day Rule Regarding Fraud and Willful Misrepresentation? What Activities Will Trigger the Application of the 90-Day Rule?

A visitor tells an immigration officer that he plans to spend time with his relatives to get a B-2 visa and enter the United States. Two months later, he marries a U.S. citizen and files for a green card. Could…

Jenny ZhanApril 19, 2018

Client Advice

Lawyers Beware! A Con Artist is Just a Phone Call or Email Away

Everyone has either received, or knows someone who has received, an email from the relative of a deposed King (or Queen) of Nigeria where this royal relative is willing to pay you millions of dollars if you would only help…

IanScottNovember 30, 2013