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New Rule Would Open Doors for International Entrepreneurs
International entrepreneurs could soon have an easier time getting temporary permission to reside in the United States if a new rule proposed by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on Aug. 26, 2016, is approved and finalized and the individuals...
New Ruling Expands Eligibility for Provisional Unlawful Presence Waiver
A new and final ruling by the Department of Homeland Security’s U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) increased the number of people who can receive a provisional waiver of unlawful presence and will also make it easier for individuals to navigate the...
Facts to Know about the Supreme Court’s Decision on DAPA
On June 23, 2016, the United States Supreme Court split 4-4 in its vote on President Obama’s Deferred Action for Parents of Americans program—also known as DAPA—when it decided the outcome of United States v. Texas. President Obama first introduced DAPA in...
USCIS Proposes Fee Increase for Immigration and Naturalization Applications
On May 4, 2016, the Department of Homeland Security proposed an adjustment to fees that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) charges for immigration and naturalization benefits requests. The increase in fees is due to USCIS' determination that the current...
The Uncertain Future of DACA
As the conclusion of President Obama's administration draws nearer, the future of DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) remains uncertain. The DACA program, which President Obama authorized in 2012, was designed to prevent the deportation of unauthorized...
Start Now to Meet April 1 H-1B Filing Deadline
On April 1, 2016, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will start accepting new H-1B visa petitions for employment that will begin on October 1, 2016 or later. Many employers rely on H-1B visas if they plan on hiring foreign nationals to fill...
