U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) plans to furlough 13,400 of its nearly 20,000 employees unless Congress approves a $1.2 billion bailout by Aug. 3, a move that could cause further delays in green card and U.S. citizenship application processing.How… View Article
The outbreak of the novel coronavirus has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). Numerous countries, including the United States, have implemented travel or entry restrictions at their ports of entry. These changes will impact nonimmigrant visa… View Article
The U.S. Department of State released its latest Visa Bulletin. That’s a big deal if you’re waiting for your priority date to be current so that your green card application can move forward.
Facing an insolvency crisis of its own making, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has threatened to furlough most of its 20,000 employees and effectively shut down the U.S. legal immigration system—unless Congress provides a $1.2 billion bailout before August… View Article
These days, it seems like the federal government is announcing new immigration policies all the time. Yet often it’s difficult to tell the difference between what’s a real change and what’s still just in the planning stages.That distinction — between… View Article
Today we’re featuring a guest post from MYRA, a firm that offers virtual financial planning, investment management, and tax preparation services for immigrants. Whether you’re starting out, entering mid-life, settling down, or nearing retirement, they’re here to help you through… View Article
President Trump has signed a new Presidential Proclamation that will prevent at least 167,000 visa holders from entering the United States from abroad. Beginning on June 24, 2020, the following individuals will be denied entry unless they previously obtained a… View Article
The Trump administration will suspend H-1B, L-1, and other temporary work visas until the end of 2020, a senior official told reporters on Monday, in a move that could affect tens of thousands of people each year,The plan expands on… View Article
The U.S. Department of State released its latest Visa Bulletin. That’s a big deal if you’re waiting for your priority date to be current so that your green card application can move forward.
As people across the United States gather to protest police violence against minorities, immigrants — including those in the country legally — may face risks joining the demonstrations.According to one report, a Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient could… View Article
