The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced the designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Nepal. Citizens and nationals of Nepal who presently reside in the United States may apply for TPS and work authorization in the form of an Employment Authorization Document (EAD). The DHS made the […]
WASHINGTON—Immigrant rights organizations are accusing federal agents and their unions of colluding with groups that advocate restricting immigration in order to sway America’s national debate on undocumented workers and immigration reform. In a report issued Tuesday, the Center for New Community alleges some union officials and agents of the Border […]
Abercrombie & Fitch Co agreed to special monitoring of its hiring practices and to pay more than $158,000 to settle a federal charge that it discriminated against a job candidate who was not a U.S. citizen by requiring her to present a green card. Thursday’s settlement with the U.S. Department […]
Fifty U.S. Consular Posts Now Issuing Visas, All Posts Resume Appointment Scheduling
25 Jun
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
On June 12, 2015, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) reported delays in visa issuance at U.S. embassies and consular posts worldwide due to technical issues impacting the transmission of biometrics for completion of required background checks. The DOS subsequently advised that the system would not be back online until […]