USCIS Publishes H-1B Third-Party Worksite Policy Memo

 USCIS Publishes H-1B Third-Party Worksite Policy Memo02/23/2018 Yesterday USCIS published a policy memo guiding USCIS adjudicators to request detailed documentation demonstrating maintenance of an employer-employee relationship while an H-1B employee is working at a third-party worksite.The memo makes clear that employers must provide contracts ... More

USCIS Updates Form I-824

USCIS Updates Form I-48502/20/2018Today USCIS announced updates to the Form I-824, Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition. The new edition date is November 1, 2017. Starting April 23, 2018, USCIS will not accept the previous edition of the form.Please contact ... More

USCIS Finalizes Guidance on Signature Requirements

USCIS Finalizes Guidance on Signature Requirements02/16/2018USCIS announced that it will no longer accept power of attorney signatures effective March 18, 2018. In a finalized guidance, USCIS stated that forms filed by a corporation or other legal entity must be signed by ... More

USCIS Announces Credit Card Payment Option

 USCIS Announces Credit Card Payment Option02/14/2018Today the USCIS announced that it will accept credit card payments for filing fees for the 41 fee-based forms processed at USCIS Lockbox facilities.To pay by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover, applicants must use the Form G-1450, Authorization for ... More

March 2018 Visa Bulletin Released

 March 2018 Visa Bulletin Released02/12/2018 The Department of State released the preliminary March 2018 Visa Bulletin. Though unlikely, this information is subject to change from now until March 1, 2018. We will provide updates regarding any significant changes. Below is a breakdown ... More

USCIS Confirms No Changes for H-1B FY2019 Cap Season

USCIS Confirms No Changes for H-1B FY2019 Cap Season01/26/2018Yesterday USCIS' Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) confirmed that it does not expect any changes to the FY2019 H-1B cap season; however, there may be a short suspension of premium processing for ... More

White House Circulates Immigration Framework Memo

White House Circulates Immigration Framework Memo01/26/2018The Trump Administration has circulated a memo laying out its framework for immigration reform, including an increase in border spending, a path to citizenship for 1.8 million DACA recipients and DACA-eligible undocumented immigrants, and an ... More

Problems Accessing Case Status and CSC Emails

USCIS Acknowledges Problems Accessing Case Status and CSC Emails01/25/2018Yesterday USCIS' California Service Center (CSC) stated to AILA's CSC Liaison Committee that they are aware of issues users are having accessing a case's status online and receiving emails for receipt notices ... More

Government Shutdown Ends

Government Shutdown Ends 01/23/2018Last night, President Trump signed a bill ending the government shutodown. The continuing resolution funds the federal government through February 8th. More

How Does the Government Shutdown Affect Immigration?

How Does the Government Shutdown Affect Immigration?1/22/2018As of midnight on January 20, 2018, a temporary U.S. federal government shutdown took effect as Congress was unable to pass appropriations legislation to continue funding governmental operations. The effect of the shutdown is ... More