News from USCIS on the latest NTA Policy Memorandum
Drastic changes in USCIS approach to adjudicate cases will result in enforcement grip On June 28, 2018, USCIS released a policy memo substantially increasing USCIS’s responsibility to issue Notices to Appear. A Notice to Appear is a charging document that begins removal proceedings, requiring the recipient to appear before an immigration judge. Previously, USCIS would […]
Obtaining a Green Card Through Marriage
Helpful Tips on Green Card Through Marriage Process Congratulations! You’ve fallen in love and have decided to get married. But on top of moving to a new country and planning a wedding, as a foreign national you also have to contend with your immigration status. In order to be able to live in the US with […]
Employer Information: USCIS Site Inspections
Employers should be prepared for more unannounced visits from USCIS FDNS Unit The USCIS Fraud Detection and National Security Unit (FDNS) has been conducting worksite inspections for several years now, mainly focusing on H-1B and L-1A employers. In a 2017 draft executive order, however, the Trump Administration detailed their plans to expand worksite inspections to […]
Consular Process for EB-5 Investors
In the era of scrutiny and increased denial rate, a thorough preparation is a key to success In the EB5 Investment immigration category, it is rather common for investors and their families to undergo consular processing outside of the United States rather than adjusting status in the United States. Although the majority of these applicants have […]
USCIS New Guidance on RFEs and NOIDS Takes Effect On September 11, 2018
USCIS continues to implement its policy of restriction and enforcement On July 13, 2018, USCIS issued new guidance regarding immigration officers’ discretion to deny a request for an immigration benefit without first issuing a Request for Evidence (RFE) or a Notice of Intent to Deny (NOID). It is scheduled to take effect next Tuesday, September 11, 2018. […]
