Participation in USCIS site visits is now mandatory. These site visits include employer’s offices, client sites, and even remote workers’ homes. If employers don’t cooperate, H-1Bs can be denied or revoked, meaning if an officer from US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) shows up at your door, you will need to co-operate with them, or...
Chris Prescott
On the first day of his presidency, Donald Trump signed an executive order challenging a fundamental constitutional right, birthright citizenship. The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees citizenship to individuals born within the United States. Trump’s order seeks to redefine eligibility, denying citizenship to children born to parents who are in the U.S. unlawfully, as well as to...
In a significant policy shift, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that, effective January 22, 2025, applicants for adjustment of status to lawful permanent resident (Green Card applicants) will no longer be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination on their Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record. Under...
In his first few days in office, President Trump and his administration have introduced a slew of measures aimed at reducing Immigration. On his first day, he signed a number of executive orders that will reshape the Immigration landscape as we know it for the foreseeable future. This article will focus on the changes that...
Dec232024
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced a new regulation aimed at modernizing the H-2B program (including H-2A also). This regulation goes into effect on January 17, 2025, days before Trump takes office. Elimination of eligible countries The new H-2B rule eliminates the eligible country list, allowing employers to hire H-2B workers from any...
The Edakunni v. Mayorkas settlement reached mandated the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to bundle the processing of specific forms for H-4 and L-2 visa holders. Key Provisions of the Edakunni Settlement: Bundled Processing: Under the settlement, USCIS agreed to process Forms I-539 (Application to Change or Extend Nonimmigrant Status) and I-765 (Application for...
It is not uncommon for an administration to push through a final rule before a new administration takes over. With Trump expected to take a tough stance on all immigration, including legal immigration, this rule is a last ditch attempt by the Biden administration to preserve and modernize the H-1B program. The H-1B program is...
For many immigrants, U.S. citizenship is the ultimate goal. However, the path to naturalization requires meeting several key requirements. Among the most important are the continuous residence and physical presence requirements. While these terms may seem similar, they have distinct legal meanings and implications. Understanding these requirements is essential for any lawful permanent resident (LPR)...