A federal district court in Rhode Island has vacated several USCIS policies that had paused, delayed, or added negative discretionary weight to certain immigration benefit applications involving nationals of countries affected by the current travel-ban framework. This...
Welcome to 'Q&A with Giselle,' where every month, I engage in a dynamic Q&A session answering your business immigration questions, offering valuable insights for corporate employers and their foreign workers. The questions featured are carefully selected for...
There are key changes and requirements in immigration compliance in the State of Florida starting July 1st, 2023. This document summarizes key sections of the 43-page law for you. As of July 1st, 2023, when Florida Law 1718 takes effect, all private employers in...
Many immigration documents require notarization. This helps deter fraud and ensure proper execution. However, it can be difficult to physically appear in front of a notary under social distancing orders. Thankfully, in Florida and many other states, you now have a new...
Our client wrote: I’m writing for a consultation about an expiring green card. For his Form I-9, he provided an I-797 form (attached) which states that his conditional permanent resident status was extended for 24...
USCIS has simplified their 1-800 automated call system. Now instead of listening to and deciding between 10 main menu options, we will be offered 3 options when calling the National Customer Service Center (NCSC). This change is aimed at preventing misdirected calls...
USCIS has introduced a proactive initiative to help educate individuals on how to avoid scams in the immigration law community. All too often those in need of advice and legal assistance seek the help of so called "experts" who are not licensed to practice law,...
Useful I-9 resources for employers! - USCIS has launched a new (and free!) online resource center called "I-9 Central" to help employers navigate the ins and outs of the most frequently downloaded (and possibly most complicated) form on USCIS.gov, the I-9, Employee...