Note: The October Visa Bulletin was revised on Sept. 25 by the U.S. Department of State. As a result of this unforeseen change, some employment-based green card petitioners no longer have a “current” application filing date and can’t file Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status) in October. Review the “Dates for Filing of Employment-Based Visa Applications” table to view the changes, displayed in bold.
It’s widely believed that undocumented immigrants are unable to apply for green cards; however, that’s untrue. Select individuals with unlawful status can apply if they meet the requirements and complete the application process accurately. If you’re undocumented, learn if you qualify to receive legal permanent residency, work authorization, travel rights and the other life-changing benefits associated with a green card.
Today is Citizenship Day. September 17 marks the 228th anniversary of our Founding Fathers signing the U.S. Constitution. As we look back to that historic occasion, people across the United States are preparing to take the naturalization test and become U.S. citizens.
Happy Citizenship Day. Today marks the 228th anniversary of our Founding Fathers signing the U.S. Constitution. As we look back to that historic day, people across the country are preparing to take the naturalization test and become new U.S. citizens.
Due to the long wait times faced by many foreign nationals seeking legal permanent residency, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has revised its procedure for determining visa availability. Beginning in October, USCIS will start accepting Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status) from foreign nationals with an approved I-140 (Immigrant Petition) application to apply for their green card sooner than previously allowed.
The U.S. Department of State’s (DOS) September 2015 Visa Bulletin has been released. For updated family and employment-based green card processing times, view the following charts.
Recently, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reported that the denial rate for L-1B visas, for intracompany transfers with specialized knowledge, hit a record high of 35 percent in 2014. In direct response, on August 31, USCIS will implement a policy memorandum to guide its officers in adjudicating L-1B petitions.
On August 12, the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., ruled that the program granting 17-month extensions in F-1 Optional Practical Training for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) students was invalid, citing that the program failed to follow the proper enactment procedures.
The immigration process can be stressful for new and seasoned HR professionals alike, due to strict regulations, tedious application requirements and more. However, it’s possible to bring efficiency to the process with a few simple adjustments.
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) received over 99% of the 2,600 employment authorization document (EAD) cards that were incorrectly sent to Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipients early this year.
