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USCIS suspended in-person services at field offices until at least April 1. This will impact and further delay Biometric (fingerprinting) appointments, Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) and Advance Parole (travel document) adjudications, Green Card and...
Premium Processing Suspension for I-129 and I-140 Petitions
On March 20, 2020, USCIS temporarily suspended premium processing service for all Form I-129 and I-140 petitions until further notice due to the pandemic. What If USCIS Already Accepted Your Request for Premium Processing? As of this writing, USCIS plans to continue...
Extended Time for Resolving E-Verify Tentative Nonconfirmations
E-Verify extended the timeframe to take action to resolve: Social Security Administration (SSA) Tentative Nonconfirmations (TNCs) when they cannot be resolved due to SSA office closures. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Tentative Nonconfirmations when they cannot...
Just Announced Flexibility for In-Person I-9 Verification
On Friday, March 20, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security used its discretionary authority to allow flexibility for the in-person Form I-9 verification requirements. Here is what you need to know. Who Is Eligible for This Flexibility? If you’re an employer...
Premium Processing Suspension for H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions
USCIS has temporarily suspended premium processing service for FY2021 cap-subject H-1B petitions. Petitioners won’t be able to request premium processing when USCIS begins accepting cap-subject petitions on April 1. Premium processing will resume in a two-phased...
BREAKING NEWS: DHS Announces Flexibility in Requirements Related to Form I-9 Compliance
This situation has already changed since our newsletter went out on Friday. You can read more about the change here.
Expiring Driver’s Licenses in Florida Automatically Extended
In response to the Coronavirus, Florida Governor DeSantis issued an Emergency Order extending all Florida driver's licenses, commercial driver's licenses, and identification cards expiring between March 16, 2020 and April 15, 2020 for 30 days beyond their current...
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.
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