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Duration of Status (D/S): What International Students Should Know
Photo Courtesy by pixelshot Duration of Status (D/S): What International Students Should Know Earlier this year, discussions resurfaced around potential changes to how international students and exchange visitors are admitted into the United States—specifically, the possible elimination of Duration of Status (D/S). While no final rule has been issued, the proposal raised important questions for […]
U.S. Consulates Now Routing B-1 in Lieu of H-1B Visas for Extra Review
AndreyPopov from Getty Images U.S. Consulates Now Routing B-1 in Lieu of H-1B Visas for Extra Review U.S. consulates have quietly implemented a new review process that affects B-1 in lieu of H-1B visa applications. As of early November 2025, consular posts are now required to forward these cases to the Department of State’s Visa […]
What Canadian Citizens Should Know Before Traveling to the U.S.
Image courtesy of pixelshot What Canadian Citizens Should Know Before Traveling to the U.S. Canadian citizens often assume traveling to the United States is simple—and in many cases, it is. But recent practice guidance from the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) highlights several important reminders about admission rules, I-94 records, length of stay, and registration […]
The Pros & Cons of Filing USCIS Forms Online
I recently moved to a new office space. Which meant moving boxes and boxes of paper files. Many of my immigration law clients are surprised to find out how many forms we still file via paper copy. We File Most USCIS Forms on Paper While we would love to file more forms electronically, and US […]
AILA Flyer: Affirmative Relief Announcement
On June 18, 2024, the Biden Administration announced new immigration measures that will help certain undocumented individuals continue to stay in the United States. The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) released the following one-page flyer on the new announcements. Click HERE for the PDF version.
AILA Flyer: Understanding Visa Retrogression
The July 2024 Visa Bulletin was just released today. Some of the priority dates may have “retrogressed,” but what does that mean? The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) address this question in the one-sheet flyer below. Click HERE to view the flyer in a PDF.
AILA Flyer: What is the Visa Bulletin?
Check out the flyer below from the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) on what exactly the monthly Visa Bulletin is and what information it tells us. View the flyer in PDF here!
Notices to Appear (NTAs) Issued During the 60-Day Grace Period
Photo Courtesy by iStock USCIS Issuing Notices to Appear (NTAs) During the 60-Day Grace Period: What H-1B Workers and Employers Need to Know Recent reports from immigration practitioners reveal a concerning trend: USCIS is issuing Notices to Appear (NTAs) to H-1B workers even when they are still within the 60-day grace period and have timely […]