Automatic Extension Period for Employment Authorization Documents
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540-day Automatic Extension Period for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) Made a Permanent Rule

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that the temporary rule increasing the automatic extension period for certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) from 180 days to 540 days has now…

increased scrutiny of Form I-9

Increased Scrutiny of Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Expected in 2025 Under New Administration

As the new administration takes office in 2025, increased scrutiny and enforcement of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, is expected. This form, required for all employers to verify the identity…

Judge Blocks Biden's Keeping Families Together

Judge Blocks Biden’s “Keeping Families Together” Program Indefinitely, Administration Appeals

A federal judge has indefinitely blocked President Biden’s “Keeping Families Together” immigration program following a lawsuit led by Texas and other states. This program aimed to allow noncitizen spouses and…

Expanding Opportunities for STEM Talent: Leveraging National Interest Waivers and Schedule A Visas
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Expanding Opportunities for STEM Talent: Leveraging National Interest Waivers and Schedule A Visas

The Biden administration has undertaken measures` to enhance the applicability of the use of National Interest Waivers (NIWs) and Schedule A immigrant visa categories to attract, hire, and retain STEM…