Updates

There have been increased reports from immigration related applicants experiencing problems when checking their case via USCIS’s “My Case Status” online tool. Specifically, the website does not recognize the applicants’ receipt number when it is entered into the online case … Continued

On February 12, 2018, the Texas Service Center (TSC) will begin processing certain Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker petitions for L nonimmigrant classification, also known as L visas. The TSC will share this workload with the California Service … Continued

Is it permissible to enroll in school while in B-1/B-2 (Tourist/Business) status? The answer is ‘No.’  The regulations specifically prohibit a course of study in the United States while in B-1 or B-2 status.   Before enrolling in a course … Continued

Because you cannot submit a Labor Condition Application (LCA) earlier than six months prior to the beginning date of the period of intended employment (see 20 CFR § 655.730(b)), if you want your LCA in hand before April 1, then set … Continued

What documents do I need to travel outside the United States? In general, you will need to present a passport from your country of citizenship or your refugee travel document to travel to a foreign country.  In addition, the foreign … Continued

Today (January 26, 2017), President Trump issued the first in a series of Executive Orders on border security and immigration enforcement. Among other items, the President announced that he would order DHS to construct a southern border wall, increase the size of the … Continued

USCIS has announced a new rule to help international entrepreneurs work in the United States for up to five years in “parole” status. The rule, published on January 17, takes effect July 17. As background, the United States lacks a … Continued

AILA has received several reports from members whose clients were exposed to unprofessional, intimidating, and demeaning conduct by CBP officers during the inspection and admissions process. Clients seeking admission in H-1B or TN status, among others, were reportedly subjected to … Continued

Starting December 23, 2016, applicants must use only the 12/23/16 edition of Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. USCIS will reject earlier versions of the form after that date. Applications postmarked or filed on or after Dec. 23 must also include … Continued

New Immigration Fees, effective December 23, 2016, will increase for the first time in six years by a weighted average of 21 percent for most applications and petitions. USCIS said these increases include the costs associated with fraud detection and … Continued