USCIS Revises Employment Authorization Card
From USCIS.gov: USCIS Issues Revised Employment Authorization Document WASHINGTON — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced that it has revised the Employment Authorization Document (EAD), or Form I-766, to incorporate the addition of a machine-readable zone on the back of the card.. This update to the EAD is part of USCIS’s ongoing efforts […]
USCIS Announces Redesign to Green Card
Related Links USCIS To Issue Redesigned Green Card USCIS To Issue Redesigned Green Card Fact Sheet USCIS To Issue Redesigned Green Card Questions and Answers About the Author Vishal Chander is an immigration attorney and founder of The Chander Law Firm PC in New York City. He advises employers and individuals on U.S. immigration strategy, […]
USCIS Guidance on Late Initial Registration for TPS
From USCIS.gov: Guidance on Late Initial Registration for TPS Applicants Introduction This fact sheet focuses on the requirements for filing a late initial registration application for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). Background The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) extended TPS for 18 months, through Jan. 5, 2012, to eligible nationals of Honduras and Nicaragua (and people […]
USCIS Announces of TPS for Nationals of Nicaragua and Honduras
Related Links 18-Month Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Nicaragua Update 18-Month Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Nicaragua Questions and Answers 18-Month Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Honduras Update 18-Month Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Honduras Questions and Answers About the Author Vishal Chander is an immigration attorney and founder of The […]
USCIS Guidance on TPS Fee Waivers
From USCIS.gov: Requirements for Supporting a Fee Waiver Request When Applying for Temporary Protected Status Fact Sheet Introduction U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) oversees lawful immigration to the United States and is funded primarily by certain application and petition fees. Waiving a fee for certain individuals transfers the cost of processing applications and petitions […]
5,600 H-1B Petitions Received
From USCIS.gov: USCIS Continues to Accept FY 2011 H-1B Petitions WASHINGTON — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced it continues to accept H-1B nonimmigrant petitions subject to the Fiscal Year 2011 (FY 2011) cap. USCIS will monitor the number of petitions received for both the 65,000 general cap and the 20,000 U.S. master’s […]
Haitian Orphan Humanitarian Parole Program to Close
USCIS announced that the humanitarian parole program for Haitian orphans was to close at the request of the Haitian government. Future adoption cases will be processed through normal procedures at the United States Consulate in Port au Prince. Related Links Special Humanitarian Parole Program for Haitian Orphans Draws to a Close at Request of Haitian […]
USCIS Explains Cap Gap Provisions for F-1 Students with Pending H-1B Petitions
USCIS explained the automatic extension of status for F-1 students with pending H-1B petitions. Individuals who are on F-1 status and are the beneficiary of an H-1B petition are eligible for extension of status under the cap-gap regulations. F-1 status is automatically extended once the H-1B petition is filed. F-1 students may obtain proof of […]
USCIS Announces Change of Filing Location for I-131, Application for Travel Document
Change of Filing Location for Form I-131, Application for Travel Document WASHINGTON — U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced revised filing instructions and addresses for applicants filing an Application for Travel Document (Form I-131). The change of filing location is part of an overall effort to transition the intake of some USCIS forms […]
Deferred Enforced Departure Extended for Liberian Nationals
Related Links Deferred Enforced Departure Extended for Liberians Deferred Enforced Departure Extended for Liberians Questions and Answers About the Author Vishal Chander is an immigration attorney and founder of The Chander Law Firm PC in New York City. He advises employers and individuals on U.S. immigration strategy, including H-1B, PERM, and employment-based compliance. The Chander […]