USCIS

USCIS shutdown its field offices, asylum offices, and application support centers from March 18 to the public. Initially, it was estimated to be closed until April 1. However, considering the current situation where this coronavirus is spreading like wildfire across all the states USCIS has decided to extend the shutdown until June 4.  Affected services: In-person […]

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify system is a way for employers to check the employment authorization of workers and potential employees. The system was created in response to concerns about undocumented workers in the US. In many cases, employers claimed that it was difficult for them to determine who was authorized to

Undocumented workers and unauthorized workers in the United States are a major problem. These workers may not have all the protections afforded to US workers. As well, these workers often complicate the tax system and may not pay all required taxes. For employers, hiring unauthorized workers can lead to legal problems as well. It is

Each year, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) H-2A and H-2B programs allow employers to bring in temporary workers for jobs that cannot be filled in any other way. The H-2A program, for example, allows employers to bring in non-US workers to work in temporary agricultural jobs. The H-2B program lets employers get non-US

Petitioners applying for visas or other immigration-related issues, as well as their representatives, often need access to updates about U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) case status. For example, if you apply for a visa, you will want to know as soon as possible whether your application has been rejected, accepted, or whether there will

A recent announcement from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano has allowed eligible nationals of El Salvador to enjoy Temporary Protected Status (TPS). The TPS for these qualified nationals is extended for an added 18 months as a result of the announcement. As a result, the TPS

One of the most challenging things for many immigrants when moving to the US is separation from family members. In many cases, immigrants move to the US either alone or with only their immediate family. This can be very lonely and can make it harder to keep a close link to family back home. The

If you are a lawful permanent resident or US citizen, you can sponsor some family members to come and live in the US. Family-sponsored green cards can help you to bring your family to the US to live, which can help you keep your family close and can help you provide new opportunities for family

Many businesses and organizations are making the switch from paper-based office systems to more online and digitized systems, and the USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) is no different. Reducing paper use can make organizational efforts more effective, can reduce costs, and can make office processes more environmentally-friendly. The USCIS hopes to realize all these

On November 23, 2011, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it reached the cap for H-1B work visa applications for 2012. There were 56, 000 petitions accepted for fiscal year 2012 and that number was the cap for that year. This means that for H1B visa petitions requiring a 2012 employment start date,