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21 Mar 2017

NewsFlash! U.S. Imposes Electronics Ban on Passengers Taking Direct Flights From Eight Countries

The Trump Administration has imposed a temporary electronics ban for all passengers, including U.S. citizens, taking direct flights to the United States from ten airports in eight Middle Eastern and African countries. This ban applies to electronic devices that are larger than a smart phone...

17 Mar 2017

Overview of April 2017 Visa Bulletin

There are few surprises in the April 2017 Visa Bulletin. There is no movement in the dates for filing (DF) chart, and, while China and the Philippines see some forward movement the final action (FA), there is almost no relief in the employment-based categories for...

09:36 / AOS/CP / Employment Based / NewsBrief / Resident / Visa Bulletin

15 Mar 2017

State Department Provides Information Regarding New Executive Order

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has posted answers to a number of frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding the Trump Administration's new travel ban, which is scheduled to go into effect on Thursday, March 16, 2017. This travel ban is based on an executive order...

14:58 / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Travel

15 Mar 2017

New and Revised Receipt Notices for EAD Renewals

On January 17, 2017 a regulation went into effect that permits the automatic extension of certain categories of employment authorization documents (EADs) for up to 180 days based on timely filed EAD renewal applications. This immigration benefit applies to applicants with new, qualifying renewal applications,...

14:27 / For Individuals / NewsBrief / USCIS News / Worker

09 Mar 2017

April 2017 Visa Bulletin: Very Little Movement

The April 2017 Visa Bulletin was released this afternoon. Once again, there is no movement in the dates for filing (DF) chart. In the final action (FA) chart, the employment-based, second preference (EB2) category for India advances by three weeks, to June 22, 2008. EB2...

16:30 / AOS/CP / Employment Based / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Resident / Visa Bulletin

09 Mar 2017

USCIS Issues Erroneous H1B1 Approval Notices

Due to a technical error, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently issued a number of H1B approvals that were incorrectly annotated with the H1B1 annotation. The USCIS is expected to issue corrected approval notices to reflect the proper H1B designation. Background on H1B1 Category The...

07:33 / H1B / NewsBrief / USCIS News / Worker

08 Mar 2017

Requirement to Carry Immigration Documents

U.S. immigration law includes provisions intended to help authorities keep track of foreign nationals in the United States. By law, all non-U.S. citizens aged 18 or older are required to carry at all times, a "certificate of alien registration or alien registration receipt card" (e.g.,...

08:38 / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Student / Visitor / Worker

06 Mar 2017

NewsFlash! Trump to Sign New Travel Ban Executive Order Today

Updated Later in the day on March 6, 2017 This order has been signed. The travel ban is set to go into effect March 16, 2017. . . . . . . . . . . Later today, President Trump is expected to sign an executive order that...

11:06 / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Student / Travel / Visitor / Worker

06 Mar 2017

Grace Period for Nonimmigrant Workers Following Loss of Employment

A U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulation affecting highly skilled workers went into effect on January 17, 2017. One of the key components of the new regulation is the availability of a grace period of up to 60 days for certain categories of nonimmigrant...

07:41 / Employment Based / For Families / H1B / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / Worker

03 Mar 2017

USCIS Will Temporarily Suspend Premium Processing for All H1B Petitions

Starting April 3, 2017, the USCIS will temporarily suspend premium processing for all H1B petitions. This suspension may last up to six months. While H1B premium processing is suspended, petitioners will not be able to file Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service, for a...

19:10 / H1B / NewsBrief / USCIS News / Worker

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NewsFlash! U.S. Imposes Electronics Ban on Passengers Taking Direct Flights From Eight Countries

Overview of April 2017 Visa Bulletin

State Department Provides Information Regarding New Executive Order

New and Revised Receipt Notices for EAD Renewals

April 2017 Visa Bulletin: Very Little Movement

USCIS Issues Erroneous H1B1 Approval Notices

Requirement to Carry Immigration Documents

NewsFlash! Trump to Sign New Travel Ban Executive Order Today

Grace Period for Nonimmigrant Workers Following Loss of Employment

USCIS Will Temporarily Suspend Premium Processing for All H1B Petitions

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