Immigration Blog

The USCIS California Service Center (CSC) and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Blaine, Washington, port of entry (POE) will implement a pilot program for Canadian citizens seeking L-1 nonimmigrant status under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) from April 30, 2018, to Oct. 31, 2018. This program is designed to open doors […]

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USCIS Forms Signature Requirements: Revised Guidelines U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that petitioners and applicants who seek immigration benefits must provide a valid signature on forms submitted to the agency. Why Is This Step? In an effort to protect and safeguard the nation’s immigration system and those who benefit from it, power of […]

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H-1B Cap 2019 Petitions: Premium Processing Is Suspended Again Starting April 2, 2018, USCIS will begin accepting H-1B petitions subject to the FY 2019 cap. They will temporarily suspend premium processing for all FY 2019 cap-subject petitions, including petitions seeking an exemption for individuals with a U.S. master’s degree or higher. This suspension is expected […]

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USCIS has published a Policy Memorandum relating to H-1B petitions filed for workers who will be employed at one or more third-party worksites. Under the guidance which is effective February 22, 2018, USCIS has clarified that employers must provide contracts and itineraries for employees who will work at a third-party location, and USCIS may request […]

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USCIS and the Department of State have implemented new security procedures for spouse and children of principal refugees who live abroad and who wish to join the principal refugee in the United States. 

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