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- DHS Issues Fraud Alert for Imposters Posing as U.S. Immigration Agents
- CRS Addresses Legal Issues in Migrant Protection Protocols for Asylum Applicants
- CRS Examines Per Country Immigration Limits in Employment Based Immigration
- Court Enjoins Pentagon Policy on Permanent Residents Serving in the U.S. Military
- U.S. employers to DHS: We have a ‘disruptive lack of clarity’ in how DHS decides H-1B petitions
- USMCA Preserves NAFTA’s Immigration Provisions
- Immigration Court Backlog Continues to Grow
- TRAC reports on zero tolerance at the southern border
- Can there be third party placements under STEM OPT?
- USCIS Alters Policy on When Unlawful Presence Begins for Certain Nonimmigrants
- The Congressional Research Service report on the President's use of National Guard at the border
- Despite obstacles, FY2019 H-1B demand remains high
- USCIS announces additional restrictions on certain H-1B petitions
- USCIS Suspends H-1B Cap Subject Premium Processing for the 2019 FY H1B Season
- President Trump Creates a National Vetting Center
- DHS terminates TPS for El Salvador
- U.S. Government Moves Forward with Presidential Proclamation and Executive Order Travel Bans
- DHS Nixes TPS for Nicaragua, Delays TPS Extension Decision for Honduras
- President Trump outlines proposed changes to immigration law
- Trump administration rescinds DACA, looks to Congress for fix
- Department of State Suspends Nonimmigrant Visa Issuance in Russia
- Supreme Court partially lifts injunction against enforcement of President Trump’s Muslim travel ban
- CBP to use facial recognition software in biometric exit processing
- Department of State publishes rule to ask security risk applicants for in-depth information
- The CRS Issues Report on Sanctuary Cities
- Two courts enjoin President Trump’s modified executive order
- USCIS Announces Suspension of H-1B Petition Premium Processing
- Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upholds TRO against President Trump’s January 27, 2017 executive order
- USCIS sets out new standard for National Interest Waiver petitions
- Bipartisan bill introduced to protect DACA recipients
- United States Customs and Border Protection Issues its Border Security Report for 2016
- Certain Individual Taxpayer Identification Number holders must renew their ITINS
- Congress Set to Pass H.R. 2028 Which Extends the EB-5 Program Through April 28, 2016
- New I-9 is Now Available On Line
- Land Port of Entry Nonimmigrants Can Make an Advance, Online Application
- USCIS Extends TPS for Nepal
- USCIS to Raise Immigration Filing Fees
- Department of State Changes Passport Rules Based on New Legislation
- Continuing Resolution Funds the Federal Government and Extends 2 Immigration Programs
- Department of State Announces the 2018 Diversity Immigrant Visa Program
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection to Issue Waivers to Qualifying Nonimmigrants for 5 Years
- DHS to Publish Proposed International Entrepreneur Rule
- Predicted Visa Bulletin Progress for the Beginning of Fiscal Year 2017
- DHS Secretary Discusses Border Security and Enforcement Priorities
- USCIS Issues Updated EB-5 Processing Report for August, 2016
- DOS Predicts Visa Bulletin Progress for the Rest of the Fiscal Year
- H-1B employers sue USCIS alleging that lottery regulations are invalid
- EB-5 Woes
- DOL Increases its H-1B LCA Penalties Due to Inflation
- Supreme Courts Lets Injunction Against DAPA and Expanded DACA Stand
- Small Business E-Verify Users Beware: Log-in or Start Over
- CRS issues a report on the EB-5 program in advance of congressional debate
- USCIS Announces That Certain H-1B Petitions Are to be Filed With the Nebraska Service Center
- CRS issues a March, 2016 report on selected trends in U.S. immigration
- New F-1 Optional Practical Training STEM Rules Go Into Effect on May 10, 2106
- Fiscal Year 2017 H-1B Update: USCIS Completes Random Selection of H-1B Lottery Winners
- GAO testimony on improvements for the EB-5 program
- USCIS Reaches H-1B Cap For Fiscal Year 2017 in 7 Days
- CRS issues report on state action on enforcement of immigration law
- All Canadian K-1 Visa Applicants to be Interviewed in Montreal
- USCIS Expands Continued Work Authorization for Certain Nonimmigrants Pending Petition Approval
- Senate Holds Hearing on High Skilled H-1B Workers as FY 2017 H-1B Season Begins
- Senate Bill Introduced to Provide Access to Counsel for Vulnerable Foreign Nationals
- USCIS Publishes Proposed Rules Affecting Highly Skilled Immigrants and Nonimmigrants
- H-1Bs by the Numbers: DOL Reports on Q1 FY2016 Usage
- Visa Bulletin Trends Regarding EB Visas for India and China
- GAO Director Testifies Before the Senate on Status of DHS Biometric Exit System
- New USCIS Rule to Benefit Certain High Skilled Nonimmigrants and Immigrants
- Congressional research services publishes report on visa security policies
- DHS Seeks Additional Time to Issue New F-1 STEM Regulations
- CRS issues new report on the birthright citizenship debate
- House Passes Short Term Continuing Resolution: Agreement on Omnibus Bill Close
- Administration Tightens Security for Visa Waiver Applicants
- McDonald’s Settles Immigration-Related Discrimination Claim With the Dept. of Justice
- Congress permits additional H-1B and L-1 Fees to sunset
- USCIS Notice Benefits Nepalese F-1 Students With Severe Economic Need
- Nevada Cab Companies Agree to Pay 5,000 to Settle DOJ Discrimination Claim
- ICE releases report on foreign students and exchange visitors in the U.S.
- USCIS to Permit Early Filing of Adjustment Applications
- Legislation introduced to extend the EB-5 program proposes major changes
- U.S. to Increase Security for Visa Waiver Participants
- USCIS issues final guidance on when to file an amended H-1B petition
- Employers to file amended LCAs and H-1B petitions if H-1B work locations change
- USCIS Received an Unprecedented Number of H-1B Petitions for FY 2016
- USCIS Reaches H-1B Cap on April 7, 2015 for FY2016: Delivery Glitches Frustrate Many Employers
- President Takes Executive Action on Immigration
- International Students in America: October, 2014 Numbers and Trends
- National Visa Center Changes Document Collection Policy
- USCIS Announces a 72 Hour Trial Test of a Web Based Application to Replace a Green Card
- USCIS Reports on November 2014 EB-5 Processing Times
- China and the U.S. Agree to Lengthen Visitor and Student Visa Validity Periods
- India EB-2 Visa Numbers Expected to Retrogress
- U.S. Consular Posts in Canada Limit Visa Applications from Non-Canadians
- USCIS H-1B Premium Processing to Begin April 28, 2014
- White House Announces Employment Authorization Forthcoming for H-4 Spouses
- H-1B Cap Reached on April 7, 2014 for FY 2015
- Supreme Court Overturns 3 Municipal Ordinances Aimed at Controlling Illegal Immigration
- Bipartisan Group of Senators Press Secretary Kerry to Grant TPS to Filipinos
- U.S. Consulate General in Toronto to Require E Visa Applicants to E-Mail Applications
- HHS Issues 2014 Poverty Guidelines
- USCIS States that Time Spent in H-4 Status Does Not Count Towards Future Time in H-2 or H-3 Status
- House Republican Plan on CIR: Proceed Slowly Until Other Events Consume Bandwidth
- Paperless I-94 Processing: Some Bumps Along the Road
- BIA Holds Same Sex Marriage Valid for Immigration Purposes if Valid Under State Law
- Senate Passes Comprehensive Immigration Reform: House Fate Uncertain
- DHS Continues Employment Authorization for Certain Syrian F-1 Students to 2015
- CBO Estimates 5 Billion Savings if Senate Bill Enacted
- US Electronic Immigration System Expands to Cover Immigrant Fee
- F-1 to H-1B Lottery Winners: Travel Before October 1 is Risky
- International Travelers Injected .4 Billion Into the U.S. Economy in March, 2013
- Paperless I-94 Processing Goes Into Effect
- U.S. Customs and Border Protection to Eliminate Paper Arrival/Departure Documents
- USCIS Receives 124,000 H-1B Petitions for Fiscal Year 2014
- H-1B Cap Reached Within First Week Employers Could File for Fiscal Year 2014
- Contrary to Prior Predictions, DOS Now Reports That the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Numbers for Chinese Investors May Remain Available for the Fiscal Year.
- Gridlock: Automatic Agency Budget Cuts to Affect DHS and DOS Operations N
- Text of Bipartisan Framework for Comprehensive Immigration Reform
- USCIS Issues Guidance on its New Provisional Waiver Processing
- GAO Report Spotlights TSA Complaint Processes
- North Carolina Company Settles Discrimination Charges with Justice Department
- USCIS To Issue Final Rule on Stateside Provisional Waivers
- Happy New Year 2013
- CBP Discusses Required Documents for 2012 Holiday Season Travel
- DHS Issues Report on the U.S. Nonimmigrant Population
- Video: Immigration in 4 Minutes - Family Based Immigration
- OIG Report Identifies Issues With US-VISIT
- Homeland Security Issues Annual Report on 2011 Enforcement Efforts
- National Council of State Legislatures Issues Report on State Immigration Laws
- Department of Justice Audits Southwest Border Prosecution Initiative
- DHS Issues 2011 Annual Report of Nonimmigrants Admitted to the U.S.
- DHS Issues Report of the Permanent Resident Population for 2011
- The Department of State Explains How it Establishes Preference Cut off Dates in its Visa Bulletin
- DOS Advises on Visa Cutoff for EB-2 Applicants from PRC and India
- Supreme Court Guts Almost All Challenged Provisions of Arizona SB 1070
- Administration to Grant Deferred Action Status to DREAM Act Beneficiaries
- President Obama Announces Educational Exchange Initiatives
- USCIS Grants Temporary Protected Status to Syrians in the U.S.
- USCIS Announces New Stateside Processing for Waiver Applications
- DHS Reports on Lawful Permanent Residents in 2011
- H-1B Cap Watch: Fiscal Year 2013 as of April 30, 2012
- USCIS Announces Business Team Members To Improve Employment Based Processing
- DOS Extends Colombian Visitor Visa Validity to 10 Years
- New Visa Processing Fees in Effect on April 13, 2012
- CBP Announces Its FY 2011 Accomplishments
- No U.S. Embassy in Tehran? No Worries – the U.S. Creates a Virtual Embassy Online
- Department of States Addresses Increased U.S. Visa Demand
- USCIS Issues New EB-5 Adjudications Guidance
- H-1B Cap Reached for FY 2012
- Secretary Napolitano Discusses Border Security and Enforcement
- Appeals Court Stays Parts of New Alabama Law
- Social Security Administration Changes How It Issues Social Security Numbers
- USCIS Extends TPS for the Sudan and Designates TPS for South Sudan
- EB-5: USCIS Releases Data on Program Usage
- New Report Examines State and Homeland Security Roles in Visa Security Policy
- State Department Warns U.S. Citizens of Violence in Chihuahua, Mexico
- Former USCIS Employee Sentenced for Bribery and Fraud
- San Francisco Sheriff Wants Out of Secure Communities Program
- Supreme Court Upholds Arizona Law Penalizing Enployers who Employ Unauthorized Workers and Sustains Mandatory Use of E-Verify
- Department of State Opens El Paso Passport Agency
- Migration Policy Institute Examines E-Verify and Recommends Changes
- DHS Sets its FY2012 Immigration Budget Priorities
- USCIS Adds to the List of Countries Whose Citizens Can Participate in the H2A and H2B Programs
- Homeland Security Cancels High Tech Border Fence
- Three Plead Guilty to Immigration Fraud Business in Florida
- January 7, 2011 H-1B Visa Availability
- El Paso Border Offers Crossing Lanes for RFID Documents Only
- Report Shows Increasing Border Security Makes Illegal Smuggling More Expensive
- Ambassador for Children Kicks Off National Adoption Month
- U.S. Makes the Visa Application Process More Convenient for Indian Visa Applicants
- Controversial SB1070 heads to appeals court
- New Americans, including Asian and Latino voters, play increasing role in elections
- November 12, 2010: H-1B Availability
- USCIS to Issue Enhanced Naturalization Certificates
- October 22, 2010: H-1B Availability
- Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Invalidates Arizona Proof of Citizenship Voter Registration Procedures
- Mentally Disabled US Citizen Files Suit Against the US for Wrongful Deportation
- Concurrent Religious Worker Filings Case Reversed by Ninth Circuit
- October 8, 2010: H-1B Availability
- President Authorizes Up to 80,000 Refugee Admissions for FY2011
- ICE Advises Highest Removal Numbers Ever in FY 2010
- October 1, 2010: H-1B Availability
- DOS Provides Diversity Lottery Visa Instructions for DV-2012
- Bill Addressing Comprehensive Immigration Reform Introduced in the Senate
- ICE Fines Abercrombie & Fitch m for Faulty Electronic I-9 System; No Unauthorized Workers Found
- Sept. 24, 2010: H-1B Visa Numbers Remain Available
- DREAM Act Legislation Does Not Clear Congress ... but Remains a Dream
- ICE to Issue 500 More Notices of Inspection to US Employers Nationwide as Part of its Workforce Compliance Efforts
- US Embassy in Mexico City to Start Limited Immigrant Visa Processing
- DOS Advises USCIS That Visa Numbers are Exhausted for FY2010
- USCIS Raises Filing Fees Effective November 23, 2010
- Immigration Court Asylum Denials at Ebb Tide
- Congressional Report Discusses Role of the Military to Secure U.S. Borders
- ICE Releases 5-Year Strategic Plan Including High Priority to Workplace Compliance
- U. S. Embassy and Consulates Ease Visa Appointments in China
- July, 2010 Visa Bulletin
- DHS Uses Video Surveillance at the Northern Border
- DHS Enhances Air Traveler Security
- Dallas Lawyer Weighs in on Temporary Protected Status Designations
- DHS adopts new dynamic and flexible security steps to protect the flying public
- H-1B Petition Filings for Fiscal Year 2011 Continue
- USCIS to issue new permanent resident cards that are actually green
- ICE releases guidance in investigating U.S. citizenship claims
- USDOJ’s Office of Special Counsel Offers Tips to Employers to Avoid Discrimination in Hiring
- DHS Adds Greece to the Visa Waiver Program
- ICE Expands Efforts to Locate Criminal Aliens in Additional California Counties
- Administration Makes Recommendations to Enhance Air Travel Security
- USCIS Plans Anti-Fraud Efforts Concerning H-1B
- Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Releases 2009 Fiscal Year in Review
- United States and Canada Announce Efforts to Expedite Travel
- Receipt of Public Benefits Do Not Always Bar Permanent Residency Status
- HHS Removes AIDS as Disease of Public Health Significance
- DHS Rescinds Its Safe-Harbor Procedures for No-Match Letters
- Annual Diversity Immigrant Visa Program Entries Rise
- Summer Voluntary Humanitarian Repatriation Resumes to the Mexican Interior
- DHS Announces Guidance Regarding Computer Searches
- The Sad Story of Juana Venada
- New USCIS Program Helps Foreign National Spouses of Deceased U.S. Citizens
- Sham Marriages Result in Indictments
- DOS Issues Visa Number Availability for August, 2009
- Homeland Security Shifts Focus to Unscrupulous Employers in Worksite Enforcement Policy
- Dallas Immigration Attorneys Assist Businesses with Their Immigration Needs