DHS announces: Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, Compliance Flexibility Extended
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced updated flexibilities for employment eligibility verification through the I-9 will be extended until July 31, 2023. These provisions are set in place for remote workplaces and employers only. Any employees working physically at the work location, would mean there are no exceptions to in-person verification of identity and […]
Using SAVE Case Check: Spouses with E or L Visas
SAVE – USCIS new benefit checking system. SAVE’s mission is to provide fast, secure and reliable immigration status information to assist benefit-granting agencies in maintaining their program integrity. SAVE is the online database that US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and benefit-granting government agencies utilize to provide immigration status information. The program allows for a […]
Green Cards Validity Extended to 24 Months for Green Card Renewals
Legal Permanent Residents (LPRs), or colloquially known as “Green Card Holders”, can breathe a little easier when it comes to extending or renewing their Permanent Resident Cards. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is automatically extending the validity of a Green Card to 24 months for LPRs who properly file Form I-90, Application to […]
The Waiting Is the Hardest Part
Last year I had to develop new and deeper wells of patience. My twin sons were applying to college. We had visited some schools and learned about others remotely. The autumn involved coaching my sons to put their applications together in a timely manner. But it was the months of waiting over the winter for […]
Determining the Rules in Immigration Law
How do we determine the rules in immigration law? How does an immigration attorney determine the rules in immigration law? Is it interpretation or application? One must consider the source! Statutes: Laws passed by a legislature, usually Congress Statutes are binding law and can create new rights or obligations. The Immigration and Nationality Act is […]
Terminating a Foreign Worker
Some things to consider when terminating a foreign worker. There are a number of considerations you need to make if you are planning on terminating a foreign worker that is in your employment under an H-1B, H-1B1, E-1/E-2, E-3, TN, L-1, or O-1 status. Please consult with an immigration attorney like myself before you take […]
U.S. to drop COVID testing for incoming international air travelers
Good news for international air travelers! According to this Reuters article, the US has decided to drop the requirement for incoming international air travelers to have a negative COVID-19 test. This move ends a 17-month requirement. According to a statement from the Center for Disease Control: …We know that the now-dominant Omicron variant, though more […]
USCIS Guidance on Expedited EADs for Healthcare & Childcare Workers
Photo by National Cancer Institute on Unsplash An initial Employment Authorization Document (EAD) application, that has been pending for over 90 days, for healthcare and childcare workers, and who have valid immigration status can now be requested for expedited processing. The form to use is the Form I-765. This expedited request process is already in […]