April 4, 2018
The USCIS Drops “Nation of Immigrants” From Mission Statement
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) recently changed its mission statement to remove the section describing the U.S.…
November 14, 2017
USCIS Increases Scrutiny for Nonimmigrant Extension Petitions
In a policy memorandum dated October 23, 2017, the USCIS announced that it has instructed its adjudicating officers to apply…
October 9, 2017
Spouses of Employment-Based Visa Holders May Now Apply for Work Authorization and Social Security Number via Form I-765
Spouses of employment-based visa holders who hold H-4, L-2 or E status may now apply for work authorization and a…
July 11, 2017
How does the limited enforcement of the Travel Ban affect foreign workers and U.S. companies?
On June 27, 2017, the Supreme Court ordered that the Trump administration may ban “foreign nationals who lack any bona…
June 21, 2017
Should Companies Enter Their L-1A Visa Holder in the H-1B Lottery?
Many multinational companies are interested in pursuing green cards for their foreign workers, a process that can take anywhere between…
February 6, 2017
Update on the President’s Executive Order Banning Entry
A federal district court has issued a nationwide temporary restraining order against the President’s entry ban. The President has asked…
February 2, 2017
Executive Order Expected on Business Immigration
President Trump is expected to issue an executive order soon directing the Homeland Security, Labor, and State departments to review…
December 21, 2016
New USCIS Regulations Effective In January
New USCIS Regulations will go into effect on January 17, 2017 both codifying existing guidelines and introducing new rules. The…
August 26, 2015
USCIS Issues New Guidance on L-1B Specialized Knowledge Visas
The USCIS has issued new guidance, effective August 31, 2015, on the eligibility of an employee for L-1B specialized knowledge…