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Immigration Implications of Government Shutdown
As of October 1, 2013, many aspects of the United States government have shut down because Congress cannot agree on a budget for continued spending. This means that as of October 1, 2013, many government offices have closed or remain...
House Democrats Introduce Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill
BREAKING: On October 2, 2013, House Democrats released their own version of a comprehensive immigration reform bill. Democrats Nancy Pelosi, Xavier Becerra, Ruben Hinojosa, Joe Garcia, Joe Crowley, Judy Chu, and others presented the legislation. The text of the bill...
Diversity Immigrant Visa Lottery Opens on October 1, 2013
On Tuesday, October 1, 2013 at noon (EDT), the Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, also known as the “Green Card Lottery” or “Diversity Visa Lottery” will begin accepting entries from qualified individuals seeking to become lawful permanent residents of the U.S....
USCIS Begins Customer Identity Verification for Field Office Interviews
On Monday September 9, 2013, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) field offices began using a new verification tool, Customer Identity Verification (CIV). This process was originally to be launched in May 2013, but was delayed due to technical difficulties....
USCIS Approves 10,000 U Visas for Fiscal Year 2013; Fourth Straight Year
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) recently announced it has approved 10,000 U visas in fiscal year 2013—the fourth straight year in which the U visa cap has been reached. U visas, which are processed on Form I-918, are special...
I-9 FAQ Series: What if I never completed a Form I-9 for my employee(s)?
One of the basic requirements during the hiring process is for an employer to complete the Form I-9 for all new employees to ensure that they are authorized to work in the U.S. While the process for completing the Form...
Temporary Work in the U.S. Under a B-1 Visa
Employers should be aware that in certain limited circumstances, foreign nationals employed abroad can enter the U.S. as business visitors (with visas known as B-1 visas) and perform productive work that normally requires a work visa, such as an H-1B....
Scam Alert! Reports of individuals impersonating USCIS Officers over the phone and demanding payment
An increasing number of immigrants are receiving scam phone calls from individuals claiming to be part of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). In many of these cases, the callers appear legitimate because the telephone number they are calling from...
