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January 18, 2018

Deadline: How Government Shutdowns Impact Immigration

January 18, 2018/ Guest User
Deadline: How Government Shutdowns Impact Immigration

With less than a day to go, a temporary shutdown of government functions looks possible.  But what does this mean for those applying for immigration benefits?

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January 18, 2018/ Guest User/
USCIS News, Learn More, Legislative News
Shutdown, Delays, H-1B Visas, PERM, DOL
January 08, 2018

El Salvador Loses TPS Designation

January 08, 2018/ Guest User
El Salvador Loses TPS Designation

200,000 El Salvadorans told that Homeland Security is terminating their TPS status, effective September 9, 2019. 

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January 08, 2018/ Guest User/
USCIS News, Policy Changes
TPS, El Salvador, Honduras, EAD, Nicaragua
January 05, 2018

Changes Feared for H-1B Extension Provisions

January 05, 2018/ Guest User
Changes Feared for H-1B Extension Provisions

Recent reports have some fearing for H-1B extension policy changes.  Ellis Porter analyzes the potential of this new threat to those relying on the "7th Year Extension."

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January 05, 2018/ Guest User/
Policy Changes, USCIS News, Visa News
AC21, H-1B Visas, Extensions
December 27, 2017

2017's Influential Immigration Developments

December 27, 2017/ Guest User
2017's Influential Immigration Developments

What made 2017 a Year to Remember in Immigration Law.

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December 27, 2017/ Guest User/
Green Card News, Legislative News, Policy Changes, USCIS News, Visa News, Court News
2017, Review
November 30, 2017

Delays Spike for EAD and AP Processing

November 30, 2017/ Guest User
Delays Spike for EAD and AP Processing

Reports indicate a growing trend of delays for I-765 and I-131 applications.

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November 30, 2017/ Guest User/
USCIS News, Green Card News
EAD, Advance Parole, Delays
November 28, 2017

I-140 Porting Beneficiaries to be Informed of Potential Problems

November 28, 2017/ Guest User
 I-140 Porting Beneficiaries to be Informed of Potential Problems

Beneficiaries of employment-based green cards will now be kept better informed.

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November 28, 2017/ Guest User/
USCIS News, Green Card News, Policy Changes
Employers, EB-2, I-140, Porting
November 09, 2017

I-129 Filing Location Changes Could Result in Rejections

November 09, 2017/ Guest User
I-129 Filing Location Changes Could Result in Rejections

Recent changes to direct filing addresses may result in I-129 rejections.

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November 09, 2017/ Guest User/
USCIS News, Visa News, Policy Changes
Visa Applicants, H-1B Visas, L-1 Visas, Tips, Service Centers
October 25, 2017

Change in Deference Announced for Extension Requests

October 25, 2017/ Guest User
Change in Deference Announced for Extension Requests

Applicants can no longer rely on previously approved visas for future extension requests.

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October 25, 2017/ Guest User/
Policy Changes, USCIS News, Visa News
H-1B Visas, L-1 Visas, Deference, Visa Applicants, Extensions, Delays
October 12, 2017

Details Emerge About Employment-Based Interview Program

October 12, 2017/ Guest User
Details Emerge About Employment-Based Interview Program

Interviews for employment-based green cards are rolling out.  Here's how to prepare.

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October 12, 2017/ Guest User/
Learn More, USCIS News, Policy Changes, Green Card News
I-485, Adjustment of Status, Interviews, Green Card
October 03, 2017

Premium Processing Fully Resumes for H-1B Applicants

October 03, 2017/ Guest User
Premium Processing Fully Resumes for H-1B Applicants

Premium Processing is now back online for all application types.

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October 03, 2017/ Guest User/
USCIS News, Visa News
Premium Processing, HR Professionals, H-1B Visas
October 02, 2017

Getting a SSN Just Got a Bit Faster

October 02, 2017/ Guest User
Getting a SSN Just Got a Bit Faster

New I-765 and agreement with Social Security Administration promises streamlined employment readiness.

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October 02, 2017/ Guest User/
USCIS News, Policy Changes, Learn More
EAD
July 19, 2017

Additional Guest Workers Welcomed, Entrepreneurs Sidelined

July 19, 2017/ Guest User
Additional Guest Workers Welcomed, Entrepreneurs Sidelined

News impacting guest workers and entrepreneaurs is on tap.

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July 19, 2017/ Guest User/
Policy Changes, USCIS News, Visa News
Guest Workers, Entrepreneurs, H-2B Visas
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