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House Passes Bill that May Benefit Immigrants in STEM Fields and Entrepreneurs in Start-Ups
March 29th, 2022
The House of Representatives recently passed the America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength Act (known as the America COMPETES Act of 2022). The bill is designed to improve U.S. competitiveness…
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Laura Edgerton Speaks on National Interest Waiver Panel
March 10th, 2022
In February, Laura Edgerton was invited by the Division of Academic and Student Affairs at NC State University to speak about the National Interest Waiver. The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is one method by which qualifying individuals can apply for…
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Department of Homeland Security Designates Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status (TPS)
March 7th, 2022
In response to the ongoing crisis in Ukraine, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced an 18-month Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designation for Ukraine, to take effect upon publication of an upcoming Federal Register notice. A coun…
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New L and E Admission Codes Announced for Spouses Wanting to Work "Incident to Status"
February 11th, 2022
On November 12, 2021, USCIS updated its Policy Manual to confirm that E and L spouses are authorized to work “incident to status.” As a result, the government confirmed that E and L spouses will no longer need to apply for an employment a…
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U.S. Reopens Border to COVID-19 Vaccinated Travelers
November 16th, 2021
After more than a year and a half, the United States is once again welcoming non-essential travel, with proof of vaccination and a negative COVID test taken within three days of their travel date. All international travelers, including U.S. citizens…
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USCIS Commemorates Veterans Day with Special Naturalization Ceremonies
November 11th, 2021
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro N. Mayorkas will administer the Oath of Allegiance and provide congratulatory remarks to 17 veterans and active-duty members of the military originating from Cameroon, China, El Salvador, Germany, L…
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Regional Travel Bans Rescinded, Replaced with Vaccination Requirement for Nonimmigrant International Travel
October 27th, 2021
Starting November 8, 2021, Covid-19 travel bans will be rescinded by Presidential Proclamation. The new requirement will be a Covid-19 vaccination requirement for international air travel for nonimmigrant travelers to the U.S. The previous travel ban…
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U.S. Lifting Land Border Restrictions for Vaccinated Travelers in November
October 15th, 2021
The Department of Homeland Security recently announced that starting in November it will allow non-essential travelers who have been fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and have appropriate documentation to enter the United States at land and ferry ports o…
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USCIS Extends Existing COVID-19 Leniency for Responding to Agency Requests
October 6th, 2021
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, USCIS is extending its 60-day deadline extension for responding to or filing Requests for Evidence (RFEs), Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs), Notices of Intent to Revoke or Rescind (NOIRs), Notices of Intent to T…
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DHS Extends TPS for Several Countries
September 10th, 2021
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced yesterday that it will extend Temporary Protected Status designations for nationals of El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan through December 31, 2022. This extension includes an…
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