As of yesterday, certain undocumented youths can apply for deferred action under "Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals" (DACA) by submitting specific forms and information to USCIS. DACA allows certain people who came to the U.S. as children and meet several key...
USCIS just announced that until further notice, employers should continue using the Form I-9 currently available on the forms section of uscis.gov. Employers should continue to use this form even after the OMB expiration date of August 31, 2012 (located in the upper...
USCIS is taking a more restrictive approach to filing deadlines for F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) applications, which is resulting in unexpected denials. Until recently, when USCIS received an OPT application more than 30 days after the DSO entered the OPT...
Nearly one million dollars in goods and services cross the Canada-U.S. border every minute. The Beyond the Border program includes 32 initiatives and calls for enhancements designed to help trusted businesses and travelers move efficiently across the border, improve...
Tickets to the 2012 Olympic games in London, check. Flight arrangements confirmed, check. Hotel booked, check. Bags are packed, check. What else do you need for a speedy and safe travel abroad this summer? Whether you are attending the Olympic games or vacationing...
The Global Entry program allows expedited clearance for pre-approved, low-risk travelers upon arrival in the U.S. Participants may enter the U.S. by using automated kiosks at selected airports. The program is currently available in some two dozen major U.S. airports...
The Supreme Court published its decision on Arizona SB 1070. Both the state of Arizona and the White House claimed victories as three of the bill's four provisions were struck down as unconstitutional, leaving as enforceable the most controversial portion, that which...
A theme of many of my recent posts has been the presence and severity of ICE audits and penalties, which could be lessened proactively. So, far this fiscal year, ICE has issued 2,000 Notices of Inspection to employers around the country and on May 1, 2012, a...