New version of Form I-9 to be released on Aug. 1, 2023
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced modifications to the Form I-9, condensing it to one page to make it easier for employers to use. The...more
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently reminded employers that they must complete the physical inspection of I-9 documents that were inspected remotely under...more
On Jan. 31, 2022, U.S. Customs and Border Protection began endorsing the I-94s of spouses of E and L visa holders with new class of admission codes upon their entry to the United States. As we detailed in our Nov. 11, 2021...more
In our Nov. 11 client alert, we described the dramatic and beneficial changes to the employment authorization rules affecting dependent spouses of certain nonimmigrant visa holders. On Nov. 12, U.S. Citizenship and...more
11/17/2021
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USCIS Immediately Suspends Premium Processing for All I-129 and I-140 Petitions -
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the immediate and temporary suspension of premium processing service for all...more
Consulates Now Requesting Social Media Information From Visa Applicants A new State Department policy requires all U.S. visa applicants to submit information about social media accounts (such as Facebook, Twitter or...more
6/5/2019
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Here is what we know so far about how this past weekend’s federal government “shutdown” will affect immigration adjudications and other related matters. As U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) operations are...more
1/22/2018
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The Revised Version of Travel Ban to Take Effect Next Month -
On Sept. 24, President Trump issued a proclamation that indefinitely bans certain citizens of Iran, Libya, Syria, Yemen, Somalia, Chad and North Korea from...more
9/26/2017
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