Our Constitution requires that every 10 years the federal government counts every person residing in the United States. According to the Census Bureau: "Citizens of foreign countries who are living in the United States, including members of the diplomatic community,...
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
Here are a few additional resources for COVID-19 updates: U.S. Department of State - COVID-19 Information U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Florida Department of Health - COVID-19
What You Need to Know about the Public Charge Rule
Learn about the new regulations for visa applicants who have or are likely to use public benefits, such as subsidized housing, food stamps, and Medicaid. Download the PDF.
The Outlook on Immigration in 2020
Forbes did a fairly comprehensive report on what to expect on immigration this year - from H-1B adjudications and policy changes related to H-4s and L-1s to worksite enforcement. Here are some highlights of what to expect: The high rate of H-1B RFEs and denials will...
Supporting Military Families
The Marks Gray Community Service committee gathered gifts to support military families this holiday season!
What Else to Expect for Business Immigration in 2020?
The proposed regulatory agenda for business immigration in 2020 includes: Re-defining the term “specialty occupation” to continue to narrow the occupations that qualify for H-1B visas. The target date for this proposal is spring 2020. Extension of the 15-day premium...
Immigrants Lead the Way for America in Nobel Prizes
Since the year 2000, immigrants have made up almost 40% of American Nobel Prize winners in Chemistry, Medicine, and Physics. This year is no different, with four US immigrants being named Nobel Laureates. Learn more about these amazing men and women and their...
H-1B Cap Subject Petitions Will Now Come with a $10 Registration Fee
USCIS officially announced the addition of a $10 registration fee recently. They say that this non-refundable fee will be required for registrations that are submitted as part of the FY2021 H-1B cap process. This, of course, is assuming that testing of the system has...