May 4, 2023
National Day of Action
On April 27, 2023 Managing Attorney Victoria Gentry met with Congressional offices from Tennessee on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.…
April 19, 2023
CBP Stampless Entry Program
Stampless Entry is here to stay. At an AILA National-CBP Liaison Meeting, an officer from Customs and Border Protection confirmed…
November 4, 2021
President Biden Issues Executive Order That Will Lift the Travel Ban on November 8, 2021
On November 8, 2021 the regional COVID-19 travel bans will be lifted and a vaccination requirement for nonimmigrant visa holders…
October 18, 2018
Employers Brace for Battle with the USCIS
As is widely known, employment-based immigration cases have come under increased scrutiny in recent times. For example, in March of…
October 17, 2018
USDOS Announces November Priority Dates For Filing Permanent Residency Applications
The following priority dates determine whether an employment-based applicant may file an I-485 adjustment application in the United States or…
July 18, 2018
USDOS Announces August Priority Dates For Filing Permanent Residency Applications
The following priority dates determine whether an employment-based applicant may file an I-485 adjustment application in the United States or…
July 9, 2018
Porting Jobs Under AC(21) Using Form I-485 Supplement J
Summer is in full swing, which can often mean longer processing times at federal government agencies due to the workforce…
June 29, 2018
USDOS Announces July Priority Dates For Filing Permanent Residency Applications
The following priority dates determine whether an employment-based applicant may file an I-485 adjustment application in the United States or…
May 10, 2018
Who Pays the Fees in the Employment-Based Green Card Process?
When considering whether to sponsor a foreign national for a green card, U.S. companies should know who is responsible for…