New Green Card Requirement for Applicants Will Lead to Massive Backlogs
Giselle Carson Sep 6, 2017 in Agencies (CBP, DHS, DOL, DOS, USCIS, ICE)
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On October 1, 2017, USCIS will start in-person interviews for employment-based green card applicants, which is something that has not been done in over a decade. Due to the change, there will be much longer wait times to finalize the employment-based green card process. But the consequences go much further than that. The policy change is expected to impact all people applying for permanent residence status, leading to massive green card processing backlogs, and possibly […]
Continue ReadingUSCIS Releases a Revised Form I-9
Giselle Carson Jul 20, 2017 in Agencies (CBP, DHS, DOL, DOS, USCIS, ICE)
On July 17, 2017, USCIS released a revised Form I-9 and the Handbook for Employers. You may begin using the new form immediately, but it is not required until September 18, 2017. Until then, you may continue to use the Form I-9 with a revision date of 11/14/16 N. You should also continue to follow existing storage and retention rules for all previously completed Form I-9s. Here is what HR professionals need to know about […]
Continue ReadingA priority date establishes your place in the queue for a permanent residency status (also known as a Green Card). You cannot file your Adjustment of Status (AOS) applications or apply for your immigrant consular interview until your priority date is current. Depending on your visa category and country of chargeability, this can be one to several years. For most foreign nationals, losing or retaining a priority date can make a big difference in the […]
Continue ReadingEmployer Alert: Difficulty Receiving EADs in the Mail
Giselle Carson Apr 3, 2017 in Agencies (CBP, DHS, DOL, DOS, USCIS, ICE)
If a foreign national is reporting difficulty getting an EAD in the mail, consider these two common issues. There must be someone present to receive the EAD. When no one is home, the post office returns the EAD to USCIS. If you are expecting an EAD, make arrangements with your post office to ensure delivery. If a foreign national moves, you must notify USCIS promptly. Otherwise, the EAD might not be delivered at all. It […]
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Premium Processing Suspended Temporarily
Giselle Carson Mar 6, 2017 in Agencies (CBP, DHS, DOL, DOS, USCIS, ICE)
The USCIS announced that it is temporarily suspending premium processing of all I-129 H-1B petitions. The suspension will begin on April 3, 2017, the first business day for filing H-1B cap petitions. USCIS has indicated the suspension may last up to six months.
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