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USCIS Issues a Policy Update to Automatically Extend Permanent Resident Cards for Applicants Seeking Naturalization
January 3rd, 2023
Those filing N-400 form, Application for Naturalization, on or after December 12, 2022, will now have their Permanent Resident Cards (aka Green Cards) automatically extended up to 24 months without potentially having to fill out an I-90 form or reque…
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New Announcement by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Labor (DOL) on the Availability of Additional H-2B Visas for 2023 Accounting Year.
January 3rd, 2023
DHS and DOL have issued a rule that adds “64,716 additional H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas for the fiscal year 2023”. Approximately 44,700 of these visas are for returning H-2B visa holders or those who were granted this status durin…
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Categories: Immigration Blog
Negative COVID-19 Test Requirement for Air Passengers from PRC entering US
January 3rd, 2023
As of January 5, 2023, airline passengers traveling from mainland China, Hong Kong, or Macau must provide either a negative COVID test or documentation of COVID recovery in order to travel to the United States. The new provision will apply to airline…
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Categories: Immigration Blog
Edgerton Immigration Law Receives Tier 1 Ranking in Immigration Law for Raleigh, NC
November 3rd, 2022
We are happy to announce that Edgerton Immigration Law has received a Tier 1 ranking for Immigration Law in Raleigh, North Carolina by U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” 2023 edition. The Best Law Firm ranking is based upon a…
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Diversity Lottery Starts on October 5, 2022
September 29th, 2022
The registration for the Diversity Visa Lottery, also known as the Green Card Lottery, opens on October 5, 2022. Prospective entrants have until Tuesday, November 8, 2022 to register online at the State Department’s official lottery website. Th…
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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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Categories: Immigration Blog
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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Categories: Immigration Blog
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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