Foreign Employees and Summer Vacation Plans
With the upcoming end of the school year, and the beginning of the summer vacation season, many foreign national employees are seeking to travel to their home countries, perhaps for…
Travelling Outside the U.S. During Your J-1 Program
A frequent question we receive (and a frequent issue that arises when travel occurs without notifying us and/or your program sponsor) is: “Can a J-1 Exchange Student (and J-2 dependents,…
DHS extends deferral of Form I-9 physical presence requirement through May 31, 2021
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 the…
Maggio Kattar Attorneys Help Gay Family Stay Together After Long Period Of Unlawful Presence & HIV Positive Diagnosis
Maggio Kattar recently successfully assisted an HIV-positive, gay man obtain permanent residence based on marriage to a U.S. citizen, after many years of being unable to come to this country….
VENEZUELA DESIGNATED FOR TPS
On March 8, 2021, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security designated Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status(TPS) for 18 months, until September 2022. Venezuelan nationals (and individuals without nationality who last…
USCIS Rescinds August 2019 Public Charge Final Rule
Effective immediately, information required solely by the August 14, 2019 Public Charge Final Rule will no longer be required on certain immigration filings. Adjustment of Status applicants will no longer…
I-9 COMPLIANCE CONSIDERATIONS FOR EMPLOYERS PREPARING TO RETURN TO “NORMAL OPERATIONS”
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has supported employers who transitioned to a remote workforce during the COVID-19 national emergency with temporary accommodations related to Form I-9 Compliance. Deferral of…
USCIS ANNOUNCES ACCOMODATIONS FOR F-1 STUDENTS AFFECTED BY AGENCY DELAYS
On February 26, 2021, USCIS announced three different accommodations for F-1 international students affected by current agency delays in issuing receipt notices for and processing post-completion OPT applications. These apply to I-765 applications received on or after…
Premium Processing For E-3 Petitions Extended
On February 24, 2021, USCIS announced that it will extend the option to premium process E-3 petitions. Premium processing provides for a 15-day adjudication window for eligible petitions. The current…