Due to the increased processing times for Employment Authorization Document (“EAD”) renewals, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has increased the 180-day automatic extension period for certain timely filed EAD renewals…
On March 19, 2020, DHS announced a new policy which deferred the requirement for employers to review original documents presented by employees to prove their identity and authorization to work in…
USCIS recently issued multiple statements encouraging applicants for permanent residence to request a change in the underlying basis of their green card applications. These unprecedented announcements are particularly important for…
For a number of reasons, a newly arrived Foreign National employee may not receive their Social Security Number (“SSN”) from the Social Security Admin
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently issued an alert noting that an “exceptionally high number” of employment-based green cards are available this fiscal year (October 2021 through September 2022)….
The Biden administration announced new actions to increase opportunities in the United States for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) students and professionals, among others. A White House statement said…
USCIS announced today that, effectively immediately, USCIS will expedite pending Form I-765 Employment Authorization Document (“EAD”) renewal requests for eligible health care workers whose EADs have expired or will expire…
As part of its settlement in Sherquill, et al. v. Mayorkas, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) is implementing structural changes to its policies regarding work authorization for the spouses…
Kevin Munoz, White House Assistant Press Secretary, has confirmed reports today that the U.S. will be lifting travel restrictions to the U.S. for fully vaccinated foreign national travelers beginning November…
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