by admin | Nov 15, 2013 | Uncategorized
It’s been more than a year now since eligible individuals brought to the U.S. as young children began requesting “deferred action for childhood arrivals” (DACA) relief. Of the estimated 1.76 million undocumented immigrants eligible for DACA, about 600,000 have...
by admin | Nov 15, 2013 | Uncategorized
As previously reported, foreign nationals will be required to submit fingerprints and photographs when appearing at USCIS field offices for interviews or to receive evidence of an immigration benefit. USCIS had planned to begin this new biometrics requirement,...
by admin | Nov 15, 2013 | Uncategorized
In 1996, a provision was added to the immigration laws that expanded the scope of those provisions that made an intending immigrant inadmissible and barred adjustment of status if the individual made false claims to U.S. citizenship. Previously, such claims must have...
by admin | Nov 15, 2013 | Uncategorized
The Department of State (DOS) is now transitioning to an online immigrant visa application. Immigrant visa applicants will apply online using Form DS-260 (Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration), and choose their agent online using Form DS-261 (Choice...
by admin | Nov 15, 2013 | Uncategorized
October 1 marked the beginning of the federal fiscal year and the date on which those waiting to start employment in the U.S. based on new H-1B petitions can begin work. Since many H-1B visa holders may be returning from a trip abroad and entering the U.S. in new visa...
by admin | Nov 15, 2013 | Uncategorized
In an effort to jumpstart stalled comprehensive immigration reform deliberations, the Democratic leadership in the House of Representatives introduced their version of a comprehensive immigration reform bill on October 2. “The Border Security, Economic Opportunity,...
