More Problems On The Horizon For H1b Visas
As the H1b lottery season approaches, the USCIS issued a new policy memo last night. Below is the email from USCIS. I will write about the details of the memo[…]
Category: News Updates
Tahmina Speaks at Event Marking One Year Anniversary of Muslim Travel Ban
It was one year ago that we faced the unprecedented travel ban that caused immense chaos at airports around the country and airports outside the US. Readers will recall my[…]
ESTA Visa Waiver Travelers to Get Email from Customs and Border Protection
CBP will start sending emails to ESTA travelers 10 days prior to expiration that they should leave. This is a new compliance initiative. If you receive an email notification, I[…]
Temporary Protected Status Ending for El Salvador
On Monday January 8th 2018, the administration ended temporary protected status (TPS) for those from El Salvador. Having recently ended TPS for Haiti and Honduras, this step was anticipated. However,[…]
International Entrepreneur Rule Application Process Released by USCIS!
Following successful litigation, USCIS released information on the application process for the International Entrepreneur Rule. Here is a link. We will look forward to helping if you require help! USCIS[…]
International Entrepreneur Rule- a Court Victory
Today was a victory for the rule of law. The International Entrepreneur Rule was delayed by the new administration days before it was supposed to go into effect. Procedures and[…]
International Entrepreneur Rule Officially on Path to Closure
While the writing was on the wall that the new administration would rescind the International Entrepreneur Rule, I was still holding hope that the so called business-men in this administration[…]
USCIS Guidance on DACA Renewal Requests Affected by Mail Service Issues
Copied from USCIS: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has received reports that the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has identified USPS mail service delays that affected a number of DACA[…]
USCIS told to improve verification of H1b participants
As if H1bs visa haven’t had enough problems in the last 10 months, more problems are likely to ensue. Today, the Office of Inspector General from DHS issued a[…]
Breaking: New Executive Order Allows Refugee Admission with Extreme Vetting
A new executive order was signed today allowing refugees to resume admission into the US. There will be additional screening involved. See below copy text of the EO. The[…]