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The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is a federal agency under the umbrella of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. The USCIS... more +
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is a federal agency under the umbrella of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. The USCIS performs a broad variety of administrative functions, including processing visa and naturalization petitions, as well as applications for asylum and refugee status.  less -
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TSA Proposes Moving REAL ID Compliance for Domestic Fliers to 2027

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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has proposed delaying enforcement of the REAL ID requirement for passengers of domestic airlines to give travelers two more years to update to REAL ID-compliant...more

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The Current State of DACA and Biden’s Parole in Place Program

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Recent developments in the ever-changing landscape of United States immigration policy highlight the ongoing challenges for undocumented immigrants and their families. Two key developments – the status of Deferred Action for...more

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Paging All Nurses – Wherever in the World You Are: Immigration Options for Foreign Nurses

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As hospitals and medical centers continue to face enormous challenges in staffing, employers are looking for alternatives to meet these seemingly unfillable positions. The high demand for foreign nurses has contributed to a...more

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New Green Card Process for Noncitizen Spouses Through Parole-in-Place Program

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A new immigration program will enable certain noncitizen spouses who lack valid status to obtain temporary permission to be in the United States while they pursue permanent legal status....more

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DHS Updates STEM Designated Degree Program List for 24-Month STEM OPT Extensions

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On July 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) added the category of Environmental/Natural Resource Economics (03.0204) as a qualifying field of study to the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. DHS did...more

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5 New USCIS Clarifications for Individuals With H-1B Status

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published a new FAQ to provide clarity and potentially encourage entrepreneurship among individuals with H-1B status. This FAQ contains a number of helpful updates and...more

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Why Certain TPS Beneficiaries Need to Request Form I-797 Despite EAD Automatic Extension

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On June 20, 2024, USCIS announced the automatic extension until March 9, 2025, of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued to certain Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries from El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal,...more

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Removing the Mystery From Immigration Filing Fees: Employment Authorization and Travel Document/Advance Parole Applications

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The recent changes by the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) in filing fees for certain forms, effective April 1, 2024, have continued to cause confusion for employers and individuals trying to determine the...more

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Beltway Buzz - July 2024

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The Beltway Buzz is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business....more

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Haiti TPS Extended by Federal Register

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Through Federal Register notice, The Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) is extending the designation of Haiti for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and redesignating Haiti for TPS for 18 months, beginning on August 4,...more

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Recent Supreme Court Decisions Overturning Deference to Administrative Agencies Could Impact Future Immigration Law

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Two decisions issued recently by the Supreme Court will impact the administrative state, and immigration laws specifically, by transferring administrative authority to the federal courts. In Securities and Exchange...more

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Certain TPS EADs Extended through March 9, 2025

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On June 20, 2024, USCIS announced that they are extending the validity of certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries under the designations of El Salvador,...more

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EAD Validity Extended through March 9, 2025 for TPS Recipients from El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan

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On June 20, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the extension of validity of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs or work permits) issued to Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries...more

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New Executive Action to Provide Protections for Certain Noncitizen Spouses

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that the agency will establish a new process to consider, on a case-by-case basis, requests from eligible noncitizen spouses of U.S. citizens for parole-in-place status. ...more

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Looking for an Alternative to the H-1B Visa Lottery? Consider These 8 Options for Employing Foreign Nationals

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Missing out on the H-1B visa lottery can be disheartening, but it’s not necessarily the end of the road. If you employ foreign nationals, the good news is that you can explore certain short-term, long-term, and even some...more

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Navigating Delays: The F-1 STEM EAD Waiting Game Considerations for Employees and Employers

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Recent processing time trends at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) are raising concerns for both Employers and F-1 visa holders relying on automatic extensions of work authorization while awaiting the...more

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Streamlining Services: USCIS Auto-Extensions for Work Permits – A Step Towards Efficiency and Relief

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced a Temporary Final Rule extending the automatic extension period for certain Employment Authorization Document (EAD) renewal applicants from 180 days to 540...more

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The Stealth I-94 Dilemma – Determining Work Authorization Validity

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The I-94 record, which determines the validity of a nonimmigrant’s status, often presents challenges that are not expected by the foreign national or their employer.   Unfortunately, the failure to be aware of the validity...more

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USCIS extends automatic extension period for EAD renewals

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Long processing times for renewal Employment Authorization Documents has resulted in the loss of work authorization for many individuals because their EAD cards expired before new cards could be issued. Individuals who filed...more

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USCIS April 2024 Updates

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We would like to share the following recent U.S. immigration-related updates announced by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in April 2024. Automatic Extension of EAD Cards From 180 Days to 540 Days ...more

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USCIS Again Extends Certain Employment Authorization Cards by up to 540 Days

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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a new temporary final rule, effective April 8, 2024, that extends certain employment authorization documents (EADs) by up to 540 days. Our Labor & Employment and...more

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USCIS Reinstates 540-Day Automatic EAD Extension for Certain Renewal Applicants

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USCIS recently implemented a new temporary rule that reinstates the opportunity for a 540-day Automatic Employment Authorization Document (EAD) extension for certain foreign nationals seeking to renew their EAD. USCIS had...more

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USCIS Issues Employment Authorization Procedures for Palestinians on Deferred Enforced Departure

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On April 12, 2024, USCIS issued a Federal Register notice establishing procedures for Palestinians eligible for Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) to apply for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) valid through Aug. 13,...more

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USCIS Again Increases Auto-Extended Work Permits for Certain EAD Renewals

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced a Temporary Final Rule extending the automatic extension period for certain Employment Authorization Document (EAD) renewal applicants from up to 180 days...more

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USCIS’s New Rule Increases Automatic EAD Extensions from 180 to 540 Days

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a temporary final rule to increase the automatic extension period for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for certain renewal categories from 180 days to up to...more

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