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H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens on March 1st
POSTED BY USCIS ON JAN. 27, 2023: Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that the initial registration period for the fiscal year 2024 H-1B cap will open at noon Eastern on March 1 and run through noon Eastern on March 17, 2023. During this period, prospective petitioners and representatives will be able to complete and submit their registrations using our online H-1B registration system. We will assign a confirmation number to each registration […]
By mdeutsch | Published January 30, 2023 | Posted in Immigration, Immigration News, Uncategorized | Tagged employment-based immigration, foreign workers, H-1B, H-1B Visas, H-4 visas, Immigration, immigration application, nonimmigrant visas, obtaining us visa in canada, professional workers, US Visa, Visas, work permits | Comments Off on H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens on March 1st
Information for Ukrainian Nationals
Ukrainians Present in the United States Since March 1, 2022 The Department of Homeland Security announced that Ukrainian nationals in the U.S. since March 1, 2022, may remain here for 18 months under Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The government will soon publish details in the Federal Register, after which people may apply. TPS may be granted to […]
By mdeutsch | Published March 12, 2022 | Posted in Immigration, Immigration News, Media and Publications, Permanent Residence | Tagged applying for immigration, employment-based immigration, family-based immigration, Immigration, immigration application, immigration for children, immigration general, nonimmigrant visas, refugees, Visas | Comments Off on Information for Ukrainian Nationals
Options for Afghans to Immigrate to the United States
Afghans who seek to enter the United States can do so through various immigrant visas or other procedures: The Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) program allows Afghans who work or worked “by or on behalf of the U.S. government in Afghanistan,” as well as family members, to qualify for visas and lawful permanent resident status in […]
By mdeutsch | Published September 27, 2021 | Posted in Immigration, Immigration News, Media and Publications, Permanent Residence, Uncategorized | Tagged applying for immigration, Asylum, family-based immigration, Immigration, immigration application, immigration general, immigration plan, refugees, State Department, US Visa, visa, Visas | Comments Off on Options for Afghans to Immigrate to the United States
Biden Administration Rescinding COVID-19 Travel Ban as of November 8, 2021
Beginning November 8, the United States will lift the travel ban for certain countries (China, Iran, the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Brazil, South Africa, and India) and instead require a proof of vaccination for all foreign travelers. Unlike the old rule that restricted international travelers from specific countries, the new rule applies the […]
By mdeutsch | Published September 21, 2021 | Posted in Immigration, Immigration News, Media and Publications, Uncategorized | Tagged employment-based immigration, family-based immigration, foreign workers, H-1B, H-1B Visas, H-4 visas, homeland security, Immigration, immigration application, immigration delays, immigration for executives, immigration general, nonimmigrant visas, professional workers, US Visa, visa | Comments Off on Biden Administration Rescinding COVID-19 Travel Ban as of November 8, 2021
The Fall of Afghanistan: Visa Options for Those Who Can Depart *
The most recent fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban is both stunning in speed and devastating for the tens of thousands who supported the U.S. mission over the last two decades. In a span of just 10 days, Afghans saw their hopes and dreams crumble. With many people stuck at the airport and others sheltering […]
By mdeutsch | Published August 28, 2021 | Posted in Immigration, Immigration News, Media and Publications, Uncategorized | Tagged applying for immigration, Asylum, COVID-19, crime surge, employment-based immigration, family-based immigration, foreign workers, Immigration, immigration application, immigration general, refugees, State Department, US Visa, violent crime, visa, Visas | Comments Off on The Fall of Afghanistan: Visa Options for Those Who Can Depart *
USCIS Explains New Delay in Issuing Physical Green Cards
On July 21, 2020, the USCIS Ombudsman issued a letter explaining why permanent residents will experience delay in receiving their physical Permanent Resident Cards (green cards). A green card is evidence of permanent residence, not the actual status. The letter is reproduced in full below. Dear Stakeholder: In June 2020, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services […]
By mdeutsch | Published July 23, 2020 | Posted in Immigration News, Media and Publications, Permanent Residence, Uncategorized | Tagged applying for immigration, employment-based immigration, family-based immigration, Immigration, immigration application, immigration general, immigration plan, Visas | Comments Off on USCIS Explains New Delay in Issuing Physical Green Cards
UPDATE – Trump Proclamations Halting or Delaying Immigration
July 22, 2020 On July 22, 2020, the Department of State (DOS) further explained the “national interest” exceptions to the current policy of nonissuance of H-1B, L-1, J and Immigrant Visas: For H-1Bs, exceptions are available in these situations: For travel as a public health or healthcare professional, or researcher to alleviate the effects of the […]
By mdeutsch | Published June 23, 2020 | Posted in Immigration, Immigration News, Media and Publications, Permanent Residence, Uncategorized | Tagged applying for immigration, Asylum, Congress on immigration, employment-based immigration, family-based immigration, foreign workers, H-1B, immigration application, immigration delays, immigration for businesses, immigration for children, immigration for executives, immigration general, immigration plan, immigration reform, labor certification, nonimmigrant visas, professional workers, Visas, work permits | Comments Off on UPDATE – Trump Proclamations Halting or Delaying Immigration
USCIS Preparing to Resume Public Services on June 4th
USCIS announced that, as of June 4th, 2020, it will reopen and resume nonemergency public services. On March 18, USCIS had temporarily suspended routine in-person services at its field offices, asylum offices and application support centersto help slow the spread of COVID-19. The USCIS website lists full information about the resumption of interviews, naturalization oath ceremonies and biometrics […]
By mdeutsch | Published May 28, 2020 | Posted in Immigration, Immigration News, Media and Publications, Permanent Residence, Uncategorized | Tagged applying for immigration, Asylum, employment-based immigration, family-based immigration, foreign workers, immigration application, immigration delays, immigration general | Comments Off on USCIS Preparing to Resume Public Services on June 4th
Presidential Proclamations Suspending Travel Due To COVID-19
Practice Alert: Presidential Proclamations Suspending Entry Due to 2019 Novel Coronavirus Information published by the American Immigration Lawyers Association on March 12, 2020, as AILA Doc. No. 20031235. President Trump has issued three proclamations in recent weeks suspending the entry into the United States, as immigrants or nonimmigrants, of individuals who were physically present within […]
By mdeutsch | Published March 13, 2020 | Posted in Immigration, Immigration News, Media and Publications | Tagged applying for immigration, foreign workers, Immigration, immigration application, immigration delays, immigration for businesses, immigration for executives, immigration general, obtaining us visa in canada, professional workers, State Department, Visas | Comments Off on Presidential Proclamations Suspending Travel Due To COVID-19
USCIS Finalizes Changes to “Public Charge” Rule – USCIS FACT SHEET
Here is the USCIS web page on the “public charge” issue. ALERT: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will implement the Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds final rule on Feb. 24, 2020, except in Illinois, where the rule remains enjoined by a federal court as of Jan. 30, 2020. The final rule will apply only to […]
By mdeutsch | Published August 15, 2019 | Posted in Immigration, Immigration News, Media and Publications, Uncategorized | Tagged applying for immigration, Asylum, family-based immigration, Immigration, immigration application, immigration for children, immigration plan, immigration reform, refugees, US Visa, USCIS, visa, Visas | Comments Off on USCIS Finalizes Changes to “Public Charge” Rule – USCIS FACT SHEET
