Immigration News
Immigration Services Suspended In-Person Services Until June 4
As of March 18, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has suspended routine in-person services until at least June 4 to help slow the spread of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Click Here for more info.
Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility
Per the USCIS Policy Manual, unemployment benefits are NOT considered "means-tested" benefits that incur public charge inadmissibility. The receipt of unemployment benefits by those eligible for such benefits should not impact their current or future immigration...
Application of Expedited Removal Expands under Trump Administration
In July 2019, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced noncitizens who have been in the U.S. for less than two years may be deported under a more rapid process via the expansion of the expedited removal program. What Is Expedited Removal? Expedited...
Visa Applicants Now Required to Disclose Social Media Accounts
Beginning May 31, 2019, the U.S. State Department is requiring all visa applicants to disclose their social media information, including usernames and handles for major social media websites and applications. Previously, only a small percentage of visa applicants were...
3 Things to Know About Changes to the H-1B Visa Program
President Trump’s administration has made many changes to the immigration process. One of its most recent changes involves the H-1B visa program. A new ruling was announced on January 30, 2019, and it will take effect on April 1, 2019. Three important changes include:...
What Are the Proposed Changes to the Public Charge Rule?
The phrase “public charge” is used by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to describe individuals who are likely to receive monetary assistance from the U.S. government. When green card or visa applicants seek to enter the U.S., immigration officers...
