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06 Aug 2020

My parents are in the U.S. in B-2 status, and their I-94s are scheduled to expire in two weeks. Their flight back to India was cancelled and it may be a month or two before they can leave. Do we have to pay the fees to file an extension of status, even though this is out of their control? Are there any automatic extensions being provided due to the pandemic?

Answer Even though this is out of their control, if they do not leave the U.S. or apply for an extension of status prior to the expiration date on their I-94s, they will fall out of status and begin to accrue unlawful presence. There have not...

06 Aug 2020

Does the August 3rd executive order apply to H1B workers who are already working on a federal contract?

Answer The executive order does not immediately impact H1B workers who are working on federal contracts. However, action may be taken in the future that will force such H1B workers off of these projects.Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For...

09:56 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / USCIS News / Worker

05 Aug 2020

USCIS Ordered to Print Delayed Employment Authorization Documents

On July 22, 2020 a group of foreign nationals filed a class action lawsuit against the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) based on delays in the issuance of employment authorization documents (EADs) following the approval of applications for employment authorization (form I-765). On August...

17:06 / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Worker

03 Aug 2020

NewsFlash! Trump Signs Order Limiting Use of Foreign Nationals in Federal Contracts

Today, President Trump signed an executive order that directs federal agencies to use U.S. workers, not foreign nationals, to fill federal government contractor positions. The order also directs the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to finalize guidance that prevents employers from moving H1B workers to...

13:53 / For Employers / For Individuals / H1B / NewsBrief / Worker

31 Jul 2020

USCIS Clarified the July 29, 2020 Injunction Against the Public Charge Rule Will be Respected

On July 31, 2020, USCIS posted a clarification to the July 29, 2020 ruling by the New York U.S. District Court blocking the Trump Administration’s public charge rule during the COVID-19 pandemic. The USCIS has now confirmed that it will not apply the public benefit...

15:13 / For Families / For Individuals / NewsBrief / USCIS News

31 Jul 2020

USCIS Filing Fees to Increase by 20% on Average

Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that it will "adjust USCIS fees by a weighted average increase of 20 percent to help recover its operational costs." The final rule is expected to be published in the Federal Register on August 3,...

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30 Jul 2020

NY Court Blocks Trump Administration’s “Public Charge” Rule During the Pandemic

On July 29, 2020, U.S. District Judge George Daniels issued an decision temporarily blocking the public charge rule during the COVID-19 pandemic. Earlier this year, the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the government to proceed with applying the public charge rule until all the legal challenges...

09:00 / Family Based / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / NewsBrief / Resident

28 Jul 2020

NewsFlash! Initial DACA and Advance Parole Applications to be Rejected, per DHS New Memo

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced this afternoon that it will reject all initial DACA and advance parole applications either already pending or future initial requests, and shorten new renewals to one-year validity period, instead of the two-year period. DHS issued a Memorandum...

16:32 / For Families / For Individuals / Immigrant Family / Legislation / NewsBrief / Resident

24 Jul 2020

NewsFlash! USCIS Furloughs Postponed Until At Least August 31

Today, a representative from the office of U.S. Senator Patrick Leahy (D) announced that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) had agreed to postpone furloughs of its staff until August 31, 2020. In the meantime, if Congress and the president are able to reach...

16:41 / For Employers / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Resident / USCIS News / Worker

23 Jul 2020

I had been working in H1B status, but I came to India in February, and I have been stuck here for months due to the pandemic. My H1B employer has now laid me off, but my H1B visa and petition are still valid. Can I travel to the U.S. in H1B to look for a new employer?

Answer No, generally speaking, a person may not enter the U.S. in H1B status unless that person is coming to work for the H1B petitioning employer. (20.Jul.2020)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click...

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