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Isabelle Hurtubise 1/11/21 Isabelle Hurtubise 1/11/21

New H-1b Visa Rule Calls for Lottery Selection Based on Wage Level

Last Friday, January 8, 2021, USCIS published a final regulatory rule which changes the way that H-1b visas will be evaluated in the H-1b visa cap season lottery.

Nicole Abramowitz Weber 1/5/21 Nicole Abramowitz Weber 1/5/21

Trump Extends Immigrant and Employment Visa Bans

On December 31, 2020, President Trump issued a new proclamation continuing Proclamations 10014 and 10052, which suspend the entry of certain immigrants and nonimmigrants into the United States. The ban has been extended until March 31st, 2021.

Nicole Abramowitz Weber 12/21/20 Nicole Abramowitz Weber 12/21/20

Immigration Officers Have Discretion When Deciding Green Card Cases

Did you know: Even if you prove that you meet all general legal requirements for eligibility for a green card, the immigration officer deciding your case still has discretion to deny it?

Nicole Abramowitz Weber 12/11/20 Nicole Abramowitz Weber 12/11/20

TPS extended for El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua and Sudan

Some great news for anyone from El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua and Sudan holding Temporary Protected Status (TPS): USCIS has extended eligibility until October 4, 2021. This means that TPS holders from these countries will remain in status and may apply to extend employment authorization through that date.

Nicole Abramowitz Weber 9/15/20 Nicole Abramowitz Weber 9/15/20

USCIS Immigration Fees will Increase on October 2nd

Beginning on October 2, 2020, USCIS will implement across-the-board fee increases. If you qualify for an immigration benefit, now may be the time to apply.