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The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is a federal agency under the umbrella of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. The USCIS performs a broad variety of administrative functions, including processing visa and naturalization petitions, as well as applications for asylum and refugee status. less -

DHS Proposes Higher 9-11 Response & Biometric Entry-Exit Fee for H-1B, L-1 Visas

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 7/10/2024

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) published a proposed rule that will substantially increase the fees for certain H-1B and L-1 petitions. The agency plans to clarify that the 9-11 Response and Biometric Entry-Exit Fee (9-11...more

Hidden Pitfalls in I-94s Threaten Foreign Worker Immigration Status Compliance

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP on 5/13/2024

An immigration records change dating back two years has emerged as a significant concern for employers sponsoring foreign national workers. The Shift to Electronic I-94s and Immigration Overstay Issues - In 2022, U.S....more

The Stealth I-94 Dilemma – Determining Work Authorization Validity

Dickinson Wright on 4/30/2024

The I-94 record, which determines the validity of a nonimmigrant’s status, often presents challenges that are not expected by the foreign national or their employer. Unfortunately, the failure to be aware of the validity...more

USCIS Issues Employment Authorization Procedures for Palestinians on Deferred Enforced Departure

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 4/17/2024

On April 12, 2024, USCIS issued a Federal Register notice establishing procedures for Palestinians eligible for Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) to apply for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) valid through Aug. 13,...more

Government Shutdowns and Immigration Processes: What to Expect

Jackson Walker on 10/2/2023

If Congress does not pass appropriations legislation or a stopgap spending bill by September 30, 2023, the federal government will experience a shutdown on October 1, 2023. A federal government shutdown will disrupt certain...more

Immigration Impact of a Government Shutdown

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP on 10/2/2023

If Congress does not reach a budget agreement by September 30, 2023, the federal government will shut down October 1. Below is a brief overview of the potential immigration impact based on how government agencies operated...more

Several Immigration Processes to be Affected If U.S. Government Shuts Down

Dinsmore & Shohl LLP on 10/2/2023

If the United States Congress cannot reach a budget agreement to continue funding Federal government operations, the U.S. government will shut down non-essential functions Sunday, October 1, 2023. During the shutdown,...more

Immigration Implications of UAW Strike and Potential Government Shutdown - Updated

Miller Canfield on 10/2/2023

Employers in the automotive industry should be aware of the impact the United Auto Workers strike could have on its employees with immigration considerations. A federal government shutdown is also likely, which could impact...more

How a Government Shutdown Would Affect Immigration Cases

Miles & Stockbridge P.C. on 10/2/2023

The potential government shutdown Sunday would impact a host of federal government programs and agencies, and immigration is no exception. Here’s a look at the potential impact of a shutdown on immigration-related programs...more

How Will a Possible 2023 Government Shutdown Impact U.S. Immigration?

Littler on 10/2/2023

In anticipation of a possible 2023 government shutdown this weekend, many employers are wondering how a shuttering of U.S. government agencies for budgetary reasons could impact or delay their U.S. immigration processing,...more

Federal Government Shutdown Would Affect Some Immigration Processing

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP on 9/29/2023

With Congress deadlocked on passing needed budget legislation, it is looking increasingly likely that there will be a federal government shutdown at midnight on September 30, 2023. The shutdown will affect some federal...more

Looming U.S. Government Shutdown Directly Impacts Employers Hiring and Retaining Foreign Workers Through H-1B, H-2A/H-2B and/or...

UB Greensfelder LLP on 9/28/2023

Following reports of competing bills in the House and Senate, the U.S. government is potentially headed for a shutdown, which would begin on October 1, 2023, the beginning of the 2024 fiscal year. This would directly affect...more

How a Government Shutdown Would Impact Federal Immigration Services

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP on 9/28/2023

The federal government is days away from a partial shutdown. If Congress does not pass multiple appropriations bills or agree to a continuing resolution by Saturday, multiple federal agencies involved in the immigration...more

Potential Government Shutdown: Immigration Consequences for Employers and their Foreign Employees

Seyfarth Shaw LLP on 9/27/2023

Seyfarth Synopsis: If Congress cannot resolve funding issues by 11:59 pm EST on September 30, 2023, resulting in a federal government shutdown, it will have a ripple effect on employers, both large and small, with an impact...more

What Happens to the Immigration Agencies When the Government Shuts Down? - September 2023

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 9/20/2023

By September 30, 2023, Congress will again have to fund the government. Despite ongoing efforts by the administration and Congress, indications are that a shutdown may occur at the beginning of the fiscal year, on October 1....more

Northern Border Updates: Tips for a Smooth Entry to U.S.

Lippes Mathias LLP on 8/21/2023

Coming to the U.S. from Canada can be a stressful experience for some. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) - a law enforcement arm of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - is one of the world's largest law...more

International Entrepreneur Parole Series Part 3: Program Application Procedures

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 7/18/2023

The Immigration and Nationality Act delegates authority to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to decide whether to parole a foreign person into the United States. Parole is a discretionary remedy decided on a...more

Immigration Insider | April 2023

Kerr Russell on 4/28/2023

Information regarding priority date retrogression, CBP stampless entry and increased DOL processing times are included in this month’s edition of Immigration Insider....more

Elimination of passport stamps could make things tough for foreign nationals

Constangy, Brooks, Smith & Prophete, LLP on 4/21/2023

International travelers have long relied on receiving passport stamps when entering a country to document their entry. U.S. Customs and Border Protection is seeking to streamline its entry process and do away with...more

Immigration Basics: How Foreign Nationals Can Enter The U.S.

Dunlap Bennett & Ludwig PLLC on 3/17/2023

Immigration lawyers handle a variety of matters to assist individuals who need or want to come to the United States. Here is an overview of some of the most common matters that our immigration team helps clients with....more

DHS Announces Process Enhancements for Supporting Labor Enforcement Investigations

Littler on 2/14/2023

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a centralized process whereby undocumented workers who are victims of, or witnesses to, violations of labor rights (including workers’ rights surrounding wage...more

Immigration Agencies: 2022 Yearend Review and What to Expect in 2023

Quarles & Brady LLP on 12/21/2022

Much like any other area of business, immigration functions as a delicate ecosystem with multiple agencies touching pieces of the process. When one agency experiences a change, it impacts many other areas of immigration....more

USCIS: Employment Authorization for Certain Ukrainian, Afghan Parolees

Jackson Lewis P.C. on 11/29/2022

USCIS has announced that Ukrainian and Afghan parolees with certain classes of admission are employment authorized incident to status which means they can begin working without an EAD....more

Requesting Forgiveness of Late-Filed Applications to Extend Immigration Status

Harris Beach PLLC on 10/13/2022

In a recent post, this blog covered the more-complicated-than-it-seems issue of how someone can best determine exactly when their lawful immigration status in the United States expires. We discussed the matter of how, in some...more

When Does My Immigration Status Expire?

Harris Beach PLLC on 9/16/2022

While that question may seem simple enough to answer, in many instances individuals may be mistaken or unaware of when their lawful immigration status in the United States expires. A common answer might be, “When my Visa...more

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