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Temporary Suspension of H-1B Premium Processing
March 8th, 2017
USCIS has temporarily suspended the premium processing service for all H-1B petitions filed on or after April 3, 2017. USCIS has said that the suspension may last for up to six months. The suspension includes extension and amendment petitions. It wil…
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Rural J-1 Visa Waiver Information
March 5th, 2017
Having access to qualified physicians is essential for every community. However, some rural communities experience difficulty in recruiting these physicians and keeping them in the community. At times, these rural areas must rely on the recruitment o…
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March 2017 Adjustment of Status Filing Dates
February 27th, 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 Supplement J for Form I-485
February 23rd, 2017
As of January 17, 2017, an individual must file Supplement J along with his or her I-485. The Department of Homeland Security stated that the purpose of the supplement is for greater retention of high-skilled immigrant and nonimmigrant workers. Appli…
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New Handbook for Employers
February 21st, 2017
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently posted an updated handbook for employers. The handbook also includes guidance on how to complete Form I-9. The full text can be found here. What is included? The book first details w…
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Virginia Injunction Granted Against Trump's Travel Ban
February 16th, 2017
On February 13, 2017, a federal judge granted an injunction prohibiting the Trump administration from implementing the “travel ban” in Virginia. U.S. District judge Leonie Brinkema found that the Executive Order violates the First Amendme…
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Sivaraman Immigration Law Starting EB-5 Program
February 15th, 2017
网页正在建设中 Additional details coming soon.
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Only New Forms Accepted After February 21, 2017
February 14th, 2017
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services posted updated versions of forms in December. Starting February 21, 2017, USCIS will not accept versions of these forms that are dated earlier than December 23, 2016. Many filing fees were also updated with t…
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Executive Order Breaking Updates on Implementation
February 4th, 2017
President Trump signed an Executive Order on January 27, 2017 regarding visas, screening procedures, and refugees. His Executive Order is called “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States.” Among other thin…
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Fact Sheet: Automatic EAD Extension
February 2nd, 2017
Read our Fact Sheet regarding EAD automatic 180-day extensions and eligibility. This post and the fact sheet are not legal advice. Therefore, attorneys and clients should discuss and make decisions based on their individual circumstances.
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