Category Archives: Work Visa
Employment-Based Visa Changes with USCIS
The current political climate on immigration can be felt throughout the news cycles as many news organizations discussed the fate of immigration in the United States for the next four to eight years. It is important to note that the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) continues to provide the most up to date information […]
USCIS Issues new I-9 Form
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published a revised I-9 form for employment verification. Employers may continue to use the old form up until January 27, 2017. After January 27, all employers will be required to use the new form for all new employees. The I-9 form is used by USCIS to […]
Immigration Post 2016 Election
The 2016 election for the next President of the United States has been decided and there remains unanswered questions as to the changes that may take place with our immigration laws and policies. At the moment, our immigration laws remain unchanged and our goal to be zealous advocates for the benefit of our clients has […]
USCIS to Increase Filing Fees
The new United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) filing fees are increasing effective December 23, 2016. The new fees may be found here: https://www.uscis.gov/forms/our-fees, and below. Any applications filed before December 23, 2016 can submit the old filing fee. Immigration Benefit Request New Fee ($) Old Fee ($) G–1041 Genealogy Index Search Request 65 […]
Foreigners coming to the U.S.: Save time on your I-94
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has recently announced a time-saving tool for foreigners wanting to come to the U.S. As stated in their press release, travelers may now apply and pay for their I-94 online prior to arriving at a land port-of-entry. This can be done up to SEVEN days prior to U.S. travel. Commissioner […]