US extends travel restrictions at land borders with Canada and Mexico through March 21. Traveling to Canada and Mexico by car is going to remain extremely difficult for the foreseeable future. The United States’ land borders with Mexico and Canada will stay closed to non-essential travel until March 21. The[…]
The USCIS announced yesterday that it is going back to the 2008 version of the naturalization civics test beginning March 1, 2021. On Dec. 1, 2020, the USCIS announced the use of a new naturalization civics test as part of their review and update process. The USCIS determined the 2020[…]
In an earlier article, I spoke of the the need for an immigration lawyer and why you should hire one. I hope I convinced you to seriously consider talking with an immigration lawyer about your immigration goals. In this article, I will discuss some ideas as to how to chose[…]
On February 16, 2021, the USCIS received a sufficient number of petitions needed to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa U.S. advanced degree exemption, known as the master’s cap, for fiscal year (FY) 2021. The agency completed sending non-selection notifications to registrants’[…]
With all the attention that national security is getting these days, immigration laws and regulations are constantly changing and making your immigration goals more difficult than ever. Incorrect filings lead to delays, denials, or even deportation from the United States and an appeal is often difficult and costly. When you[…]
STOP! Despite the excitement about new White House immigration announcements, it is more important than ever to seek advice from a qualified immigration attorney or an accredited representative about your specific situation. BE PATIENT and take the time to find the right help. The wrong advice could harm your chances[…]
On Monday, DHS posted a final rule amending regulations governing H-1B cap-subject petitions, including those that may be eligible for the advanced degree exemption. The final rule reverses the order by which USCIS selects H-1B petitions under the regular cap and the advance degree exemption, and it introduces an electronic registration requirement for[…]