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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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Final Policy Memorandum Provides Needed Predictability and Guidance on Job Portability Determinations

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On March 18, 2016, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a final policy memorandum that offers guidance on determining whether a new job is in “the same or similar occupational classification”...more

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Changes to Obligations for Filing H-1B Amendment Petitions Under Matter of Simeio Solutions, LLC

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As of August 19, 2015, full enforcement of a recent Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) decision in Matter of Simeio Solutions, LLC, 26 I&N Dec. 542 (AAO 2015) will commence. On April 9, 2015, the AAO—the appellate body...more

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H-1B Update – Is an Employer Required to file an H-1B Amendment Petition Due to a Change in Work Location which Occurred Prior to...

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USCIS, on July 21, 2015, issued final guidance as to the implementation of Matter of Simeio Solutions, LLC (Simeio). The Simeio decision requires employers to file an amended H-1B petition anytime an employee is moved to...more

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USCIS Issues Final Guidance on Recent AAO Decision in Simeio

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On Tuesday, July 21, 2015, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued its final guidance on the recent Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) decision in Matter of Simeio Solutions, LLC. Under Simeio, employers...more

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Immigration Update: Precedent Decision Impacts H-1B Workers & Employers

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USCIS has issued a final guidance memorandum in regards to the precedent AAO decision in the Matter of Simeio Solutions, LLC. Per the Simeio decision, an amended H-1B petition must filed with USCIS when there is a material...more

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USCIS Releases Final Guidance on H-1B Job Site Changes

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released final guidance on a recent Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) decision requiring amended or new H-1B petitions for workers who change job sites. These requirements...more

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USCIS Releases Final Guidance on H-1B Job Site Changes

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On Tuesday July 21, 2015, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released final guidance on a recent Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) decision requiring amended or new H-1B petitions for workers who change job...more

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Client Alert for H-1B Employers – Importance: High

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Amended H-1B Petitions May be Required Immediately - Applies to: All employers with H-1B employees working at job sites other than those specified in H-1B filing. Action needed now: Verify that actual work site of...more

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