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travel ban

Visa Applications Denied Due to Travel Ban Can Reapply

Individuals whose visa applications were denied due to the Trump administration’s travel restrictions on people from Muslim-majority countries can reapply for their visas.

February 13, 2023

H-1B

Pilot Program for Domestic Renewal of H-1B and L Visa Announced

A pilot program from the U.S. Department of State will begin later this year allowing visa renewal options for qualifying H-1B and L visa holders who are currently required to travel to have their documents renewed.

February 13, 2023

Green Card

Extension to Validity Dates of Permanent Resident Cards, Form I-751 and I-829

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a 48-month extension to the validity period of Permanent Resident Cards for qualifying individuals. Below is the full announcement. Begin USCIS Announcement USCIS is extending the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (PRC) for petitioners who properly file Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions

February 9, 2023

Special Immigration Visa (SIV)

Feds Must Continue to Address Timely Issuance of Special Immigration Visa

The federal government must continue to address delays in the issuance of special immigration visas (SIVs) for qualifying Afghan and Iraqui individuals even as they challenge the requirement in courts.

February 9, 2023

Refugee

Welcome Corps: U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents May Now Sponsor Refugees

The Welcome Corps is a program set up by the U.S. Department of State to enable groups of individual Americans to sponsor a refugee and help them resettle in a community in the U.S.

February 8, 2023

I-140

PERM In Process: What Employees Can Do While Awaiting Approval

Waiting for your PERM application submitted by your employer to be approved? Take some proactive steps to help the process along when ready.

February 8, 2023

I-140

PERM in Process: What Employers Can Do While Awaiting Approval

The PERM application/I-140 petition is an offer of future employment. The Department of Labor (DOL) focuses on the offered position and if U.S. workers were fairly apprised. USCIS then verifies that the Employer meets the requirements to offer the position to the Employee and verifies that the Employee has the qualifications necessary to take the future position.

February 7, 2023

Asylum

USCIS Policy Updates for Asylees and Refugees

USCIS recently announced a policy update that affects the adjustment of status applications filed by asylees and refugees. Residence requirements are outlined.

February 6, 2023

Employment Based Visa

Potential Fix for Employment-Based Immigration Reported

The Biden administration has an option to extend the authorization for approved employment-based immigrant visa holders, as reported by Forbes. A 2016 memo outlines the potential legal basis to extend employment-authorization.

February 2, 2023

Parole Programs

Parole Programs Available for Ukraine and some Central American Countries

Parole programs offer an individual, who may be inadmissible or otherwise ineligible for admission into the United States, the option to enter the United States on a temporary basis. From there, individuals can further apply for work authorization. Here, we highlight two currently available programs.

February 1, 2023