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NIV Operations Suspended in Russia
August 23rd, 2017
Beginning August 23, 2017, nonimmigrant visa (NIV) operations in Russia will be suspended, according to the U.S. Department of State. Beginning September 1, 2017, interviews for nonimmigrant visas will occur only at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow. Interv…
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New Employer Handbook from USCIS
August 18th, 2017
On July 1, 2017, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a new Handbook for Employers, otherwise known as M-274. The Handbook includes guidance for Form I-9. Below are some of the sections included in the handbook that may…
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September 2017 Visa Bulletin Published
August 14th, 2017
The September 2017 Visa Bulletin has been released by the U.S. Department of State. View the August Visa Bulletin here. The visa bulletin is published monthly, usually about 2 weeks in advance of the next month. The dates listed in the bulletin are c…
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What's New With Form I-9? New Version from USCIS
August 11th, 2017
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services published another change for Form I-9 on July 17, 2017. Form I-9 is the Employment Eligibility Verification form for employers. The previous edition, dated 11/14/16 may be used until September 17, 20…
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Revised Form I-9 Published
August 9th, 2017
The latest version of Form I-9 was published on July 17, 2017. Form I-9 is the form used by USCIS for Employment Eligibility Verification. Until September 17, 2017, employers may use the new version of continue to use the version dated 11/14/2016. Vi…
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USCIS to Resume H-1B Premium Processing for Certain Cap-Exempt Petitions
July 28th, 2017
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services resumed premium processing for all H-1B petitions filed for medical doctors under the Conrad 30 Waiver program, as well as interested government agency waivers on July 26. The Conrad 30 program allows certain…
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Foreign Visitors No Longer Need to Complete Paper Form I-94/I-94W
July 28th, 2017
Foreign visitors to the U.S. arriving via air or sea no longer need to complete paper Customs and Border Protection Form I-94 Arrival/Departure Record or Form I-94W Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver Arrival/Departure Record. Those who need to prove their lega…
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August 2017 Adjustment of Status Filing Dates
July 28th, 2017
Use the following Visa Bulletin charts to determine when to file your application for adjustment of status. How do I use these charts? Find your visa type in the left-most column of the appropriate chart (family or employment based). Stay in that row…
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New Form I-9 Published 7/17/17
July 26th, 2017
USCIS released an updated version of Form I-9 on July 17, 2017. Employers may use this form version, or the 11/14/16 version through September 17, 2017. On September 18, 2017, employers must only use the new 7/17/17 version of the form. Only this new…
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Form I-485 Redesign from USCIS to Reduce Complexity
July 24th, 2017
As of June 26, 2017, USCIS published a Form I-485 redesign with new instructions for use of the form. There will be a 6-day grace period, but as of August 25, 2017, USCIS will only accept the 6/26/17 version of the form. What is the purpose of the re…
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