Category Archive for: ‘immigration news’
USCIS Provides Greater Flexibility in Processing Work Authorization Requests for Asylum Applicants
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced a regulatory change to provide greater flexibility in the processing of initial employment authorization documents (commonly called EADs) for asylum applicants by removing the burdensome and agency-imposed 30-day time frame. The final rule becomes effective on Aug. 21. This change …
Read MoreState Department Selects FY 2021 Diversity Visa Lottery Winners
At a glance Lottery entrants must check the State Department’s official Diversity Visa Lottery website to learn whether they have been chosen. Entrants may experience delays accessing the official website due to heavy user traffic. The State Department does not send direct notification to lottery winners. Successful entrants …
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FY 2021 H-1B Cap Filing Period Closes June 30
At a glance The FY 2021 H-1B cap petition filing window closes June 30. Employers should work with their Fragomen team to ensure the timely submission of H-1B cap petitions on behalf of selected beneficiaries. A closer look The 90-day filing window for FY 2021 …
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USCIS Publishes Interim Final Rule Implementing the Northern Mariana Islands U.S. Workforce Act of 2018
WASHINGTON — On May 14, 2020, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will publish an interim final rule (IFR) implementing the Northern Mariana Islands U.S. Workforce Act of 2018, which protects U.S. workers in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands and ensures that U.S. workers …
Read MoreDHS Offers Flexibilities to Increase Food Security, Stabilize U.S. Supply Chain During COVID-19
WASHINGTON—The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a temporary final rule to change certain H-2B requirements to help support the U.S. food supply chain, maintain essential infrastructure operations and reduce the impact from the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency. These temporary measures apply solely …
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Military Personnel and Veterans Can Now File Their Form N-400, Naturalization Application, Online
WASHINGTON — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced that U.S. service members and veterans can now file Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, online. Online filing allows aliens to submit forms electronically, check the status of their case and receive notices from USCIS. USCIS is …
Read MoreProclamation Suspending Entry of Immigrants
By Manju Kalidindi On April 22, 2020, President Trump signed a proclamation titled “Suspending Entry Of Immigrants Who Present a Risk To The United States Labor Market During The Economic Recovery Following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak.” The order became effective at 11:59 PM EST …
Read MoreDHS and USDA Move to Protect American Farmers and Ensure Continued Flow of America’s Food Supply
WASHINGTON— The Department of Homeland Security, with the support of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), has announced a temporary final rule to change certain H-2A requirements to help U.S. agricultural employers avoid disruptions in lawful agricultural-related employment, protect the nation’s food supply chain, and …
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Law School Graduate Who Posed As Licensed Attorney Pleads Guilty To Mail Fraud And Aggravated Identity Theft
TAMPA, Fla. — Roberta A. Guedes has pleaded guilty to mail fraud and aggravated identity theft in connection with a fraudulent scheme wherein she posed and practiced law as a licensed attorney. Guedes faces a maximum sentence of 22 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has …
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USCIS Implements Two Decisions from the Attorney General on Good Moral Character Determinations
WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced new policy guidance implementing two decisions from the attorney general regarding how two or more DUI convictions affect good moral character (GMC) requirements and how post-sentencing changes to criminal sentences affect convictions and sentences for immigration purposes. On …
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