For 2020, the acting secretary of Homeland Security has determined, with the concurrence of the Office of the Secretary of State, that the countries designated as eligible in 2019 will remain unchanged. Keep Reading
USCIS will open an initial registration period from March 1 through March 20, 2020, for the FY 2021 H-1B numerical allocations. Keep Reading
This legislation would amend immigration law to allow applicants who comply with state cannabis laws to demonstrate that they have good moral character. Keep Reading
Under this new process, employers seeking H-1B workers subject to the cap, or their authorized representatives, will complete a registration process that requires only basic information about their company and each requested worker. Keep Reading
On Oct. 25, the attorney general decided in Matter of Castillo-Perez that two or more DUI convictions during the statutory period could affect an applicant’s good moral character determination. Keep Reading
The number of arrests illegal aliens have do not necessarily disqualify them from receiving DACA as a matter of discretion, but convictions do. Keep Reading
The Trump administration released a proposal on Wednesday to restrict work permits for most asylum-seekers, a move designed to deter U.S.-bound migrants whom officials believe come to the country solely for economic reasons. Under the proposed rule, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services would deny work authorization to most migrants seeking asylum who crossed the U.S.-Mexico border without documentation,… Keep Reading
After USCIS publishes the rate plan in the Federal Register, the agency will have a period of 30 days to receive public opinion. Keep Reading
The Ombudsman’s Office numbers appear to have been compromised. The scammers use the threat of identity theft to elicit sensitive information. Keep Reading
Online filing allows aliens to submit forms electronically, check the status of their case, and receive notices from USCIS. Keep Reading
