The DHS has announced that ongoing changes are in the works for the agency’s E-Verify system. E-Verify is an internet based employment verification program used by employers and administered by the Department of Homeland Security in conjunction with the Social...
Immigration Team News
New Consular Fees for Visa Applicants
The Department of State (DOS) recently started charging increased fees for certain visa applications. The prior fee was $131 for all nonimmigrant visas. The affected visas include: Petition-based Nonimmigrant visas (H, L, O, P, Q, and R) – fee raised to $150 K...
New Consular Fees for Visa Applicants
The Department of State (DOS) recently started charging increased fees for certain visa applications. The prior fee was $131 for all nonimmigrant visas. The affected visas include: Petition-based Nonimmigrant visas (H, L, O, P, Q, and R) – fee raised to $150 K...
USCIS Announces Changes to the Employment Authorization Document
Continuing its efforts to prevent immigration fraud, on May 11, USCIS started issuing a revised Employment Authorization Document (EAD) for foreign nationals. The change includes the addition of a machine readable zone on the back of the card. This replaces the two...
USCIS Announces Changes to the Employment Authorization Document
Continuing its efforts to prevent immigration fraud, on May 11, USCIS started issuing a revised Employment Authorization Document (EAD) for foreign nationals. The change includes the addition of a machine readable zone on the back of the card. This replaces the two...
Update on comprehensive immigration reform
With the nation's economy still struggling and bank bailout news continuing to make headlines, the Obama administration's immigration reform plan and bill may not be the next big issue following on the heels of the recent health care reform bill. Even if comprehensive...
The Green Card Gets a High-Tech Facelift
On May 11, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the agency had made several high-tech improvements to the Legal Permanent Residence Card, known to most everyone as the ‘Green Card.’ The changes include new security features as...
The Green Card Gets a High-Tech Facelift
On May 11, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the agency had made several high-tech improvements to the Legal Permanent Residence Card, known to most everyone as the ‘Green Card.’ The changes include new security features as...