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The moment at which the United States is required to process asylum seekers at the U.S. border is being contested by the Biden Administration. In 2021, a judge ruled that the policy requiring individuals to wait across the U.S. border, started by the Trump administration, was unlawful.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) provided clarity on what is considered timely filed for paper-based benefit requests and responses to a USCIS action if the due date falls on a federal holiday, Saturday, or Sunday. For these situations, a paper filing or response that is received not later than the next business day is considered timely.

USCIS announced a new service center, the Humanitarian, Adjustment, Removing Conditions, and Travel Documents (HART) center provides virtual support for qualifying matter types focused on humanitarian and workload cases. This center works in tandem with other USCIS service sites.

Due to unprecedented demand and, in turn, a lower percentage of selection, many are now wondering what their next step is.  If you were not selected, this doesn’t have to be the end of the road. You have H-1B options if not selected in the current FY2024 cap. This article provides a comprehensive guide regarding the alternatives available to you if you weren’t selected for the FY 2024 H-1B cap.

Prime Minister Trudeau and President Biden announced an agreement between the United States and Canada to clarify where the respective countries can turn away asylum-seekers who enter their countries without authorization. The updated agreement applies to individuals who do not have U.S. or Canadian citizenship, cross the border at unofficial points, and are discovered within 14-days of crossing the U.S.-Canada border in either direction.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services sent a reminder today, March 23, 2023, reminding all that COVID flexibilities are ending today. The original announcement was released in January 2023, setting the date of expiration and confirming it would be the last extension. If you have questions about how this may affect you, contact us at ILBSG.

USCIS recently provided an update on requirements for employers to prove their ability to pay. The policy alert focuses on whether the Petitioner has the Ability to Pay the Beneficiary’s proffered wage for each year from the Beneficiary’s priority date to the Present.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) recently updated a less burdensome way for lawful permanent residents (LPRs), or commonly known as green card holders, to receive temporary evidence of their lawful permanent resident status. USCIS is now enabling LPRs to receive temporary evidence of their green card status by mail instead of appearing in person at their local field office.

USCIS extended the FY2024 H-1B registration period to Monday, March 20, 2023, at 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time, due to issues experienced by some users in completing the payment process.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is issuing policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to address the analysis of an employer’s ability to pay the proffered wage for certain employment-based immigrant petition adjudications.