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29 Sep 2016

CIS Ombudsman’s Updates on EAD and H1B Processing Delays

The Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) held a teleconference on August 31, 2016 to discuss processing delays for certain types of cases. More specifically, the teleconference focused on adjudication delays of applications for employment authorization documents (EADs), change-of-status (COS) applications, and H1B petitions...

22 Sep 2016

Immigration Basics: Government Agencies Involved with U.S. Immigration

In order to assist MurthyDotCom readers in their navigation of the complex immigration maze, this brief outline describes the main government entities involved in the immigration process of foreign nationals coming to the United States. The immigration process includes the granting of immigration benefits, as...

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04 Aug 2016

E-Verify Deactivation for Dormant Accounts Began Aug 1, 2016

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has issued a reminder to employers enrolled in the E-Verify program that, as of August 1, 2016, such employers must log into their respective accounts at least once every 270 days to remain in the program. If an...

11:36 / For Employers / NewsBrief / USCIS News

20 Jul 2016

President Signs Law to Improve Freedom of Information

On June 30, 2016, President Obama signed a law aimed at strengthening the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). The Freedom of Information Improvement Act of 2016 implements policies to increase the transparency by the U.S. federal government. These important changes come on the eve of...

17:43 / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / Legislation / NewsBrief

20 Jun 2016

Form I-983 Training Plan for STEM OPT Students

Under the revised STEM optional practical training (OPT) regulations, which went into effect on May 10, 2016, one of the new requirements to qualify is the completion of a training plan (I-983 form). A university's designated school official (DSO) cannot make the required recommendation for...

07:32 / F-1 / For Employers / NewsBrief / Student

26 May 2016

L1A Manager’s Role Relevant within Company as a Whole

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently designated an Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) decision on L1A functional managers as binding precedent. The case involved a small U.S. subsidiary of a large Japanese company. The AAO found that, in order to determine whether a person...

08:58 / For Employers / L-1 / NewsBrief / PERM Labor / USCIS News

23 May 2016

Status Inquiry on Delayed I-129s After 210 Days

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new system for employers to follow up on long-delayed nonimmigrant worker petitions (form I-129). This option applies when an employer's I-129 has been in pending status for 210 days or more. Background: Form I-129 for Nonimmigrant Cases The...

07:59 / For Employers / NewsBrief / USCIS News / Worker

16 May 2016

USCIS Proposes Significant Increase in Filing Fees

Per a notice of proposed rulemaking published in the Federal Register on May 4, 2016, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is seeking to raise filing fees for most types of immigration filings. This notice specifies the amount of the proposed fee increases and explains...

09:19 / Citizen / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Resident / Student / USCIS News / Worker

03 May 2016

NewsFlash! USCIS Proposes Substantial Fee Hike on Most Filings

Tomorrow, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be publishing a proposed increase in filing fees in the Federal Register that would apply to nearly all case types. A pre-publication version of the proposal is available online. Table 9, which can be found beginning...

11:06 / For Employers / NewsBrief / Resident / Student / USCIS News / Worker

02 May 2016

USCIS Reviewing Social Media Accounts of Applicants

Representatives from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently revealed to members of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) that USCIS adjudicators have been "… testing social media review in adjudications." They further indicated that the agency is reviewing social media as part of...

08:17 / AOS/CP (Family) / For Employers / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / USCIS News

Murthy Law Firm

CIS Ombudsman’s Updates on EAD and H1B Processing Delays

Immigration Basics: Government Agencies Involved with U.S. Immigration

E-Verify Deactivation for Dormant Accounts Began Aug 1, 2016

President Signs Law to Improve Freedom of Information

Form I-983 Training Plan for STEM OPT Students

L1A Manager’s Role Relevant within Company as a Whole

Status Inquiry on Delayed I-129s After 210 Days

USCIS Proposes Significant Increase in Filing Fees

NewsFlash! USCIS Proposes Substantial Fee Hike on Most Filings

USCIS Reviewing Social Media Accounts of Applicants

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