The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recently announced that employers must complete in-person physical document inspections for employees whose documents were inspected remotely during the temporary flexibilities by August 30, 2023. During the COVID-19 pandemic, DHS implemented an inspection deferral policy allowing […]
Upcoming Webinar: Immigration Options for J-1s, Physicians & Researchers
23 May
by Foster, on Immigration Updates, Webinar
Tuesday, June 6, 2023 – 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. CST Speakers : Ann Barnett, Director | Health Provider Resources, Texas Department of State Health Services and Partners Avalyn Langemeier, Layla Panjwani, and […]
USCIS Extends Employment Authorization for Hong Kong F-1 Nonimmigrant Students Experiencing Severe Economic Hardship as a Result of the Crisis in Hong Kong
16 May
by Foster, on Immigration Updates, News
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on May 3, 2023, the Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for F-1 students who are Hong Kong residents, regardless of country of birth, has been extended, and those covered are eligible to work and may remain in the United States through February 5, 2025. […]
June 2023 Visa Bulletin – Like March, No Movement in All but Three Categories
16 May
by Foster, on Immigration Updates, News
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has published the Monthly Visa Bulletin for June 2023 revealing movement in only three of the commonly-used categories. Dates for Filing and Final Action Dates remain current in the EB-1 category for all countries of birth except China and India, which continue to show […]