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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. Read More

A rule on international entrepreneurs was finalized by the Department of Homeland Security on January 17, 2017. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has “parole” authority to grant a period of authorized stay to foreign entrepreneurs… Read More

As of January 22, 2017, Employers must now use the updated Form I-9, dated 11/14/2016, according to USCIS. Form I-9 is the form for Employment Eligibility Verification. This form is used to verify identity and work eligibility of every new employee h… Read More

USCIS announced that starting on January 4, 2017, it will post processing times using specific dates, instead of weeks or months. USCIS says this is the first step in providing more timely and easier to understand processing times for applicants. Pro… Read More

All travelers are issued electronic I-94 cards when entering by air. At land ports of entry, an I-94 card is not typically issued. To determine the duration of the period of authorization, check the I-94 website. Recently, many Canadian visitors have… Read More

The February 2017 Visa Bulletin has been released by the U.S. Department of State. View the February 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… Read More

The Department of State recently announced that an original signature, or “wet ink” signature, is no longer required on submitted Forms I-864, Affidavit of Support. This change also applies to the I-864A, I-864W, and I-864EZ. The National… Read More

On December 9, 2016, Senators Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Dick Durbin of Illinois introduced bipartisan Senate Bill S.3542. The purpose of the bill was to “protect undocumented individuals should the Deferred Action for Childhood Arriv… Read More