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How to Calculate EAD Automatic Extensions

June 24, 2022 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (Immigration)

Jackson Lewis

Automatic Employment Authorization Document (EAD) extensions are confusing. Before you can figure out whether one of the various extensions applies, you need to identify the EAD category.

Certain EAD applicants are entitled to 180-day automatic extensions if they have pending, timely filed EAD renewal applications. The code on the face of

DHS Rule Increases Automatic Extension of Work Authorization for Certain Eligible Renewal Applicants

June 22, 2022 | Littler Filed Under: General (Immigration)

Littler

On May 4, 2022, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued a Temporary Final Rule (TFR) automatically extending the work authorizations for certain renewal applicants listed on the USCIS website. Normally, the DHS regulations provide an automatic extension of 180 days from the expiry date stated on the Employment

Online I-94 Arrival/Departure Record and Other Tips from CBP for International Travelers

June 22, 2022 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (Immigration)

Jackson Lewis

All visitors, except U.S. citizens, returning resident aliens, immigrant visa holders, and most Canadian citizens, must receive a Form I-94, Arrival/Departure record at the port of entry. Because travel is picking up, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is encouraging travelers to fill out an I-94 application online in advance to

U.S. Employment-Based Immigration Sponsorship Fees: Who Is Required to Pay?

June 16, 2022 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: General (Immigration)

Employers and employees alike often inquire as to who may pay immigration sponsorship fees for certain nonimmigrant petitions and the permanent residency (green card) process. The answer often depends on a few details, including the specific immigration process, who is requesting the fee, the visa type, and the specific expense.

USCIS Implements Premium Processing Upgrades for Certain Previously Filed I-140 Petitions

May 30, 2022 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: General (Immigration)

On May 24, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an expansion of the agency’s premium processing service for certain pending Form I-140 petitions in the EB-1C multinational executive and manager and the EB-2 National Interest Waiver (NIW) categories, which have experienced lengthy processing delays in recent years.

U.S. Supreme Court Limits Federal Court Review in Deportation Case

May 20, 2022 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (Immigration)

Jackson Lewis

Federal courts could not review the U.S. Attorney General’s decisions denying discretionary relief from removal – even in a case where the alien contends that the decision was based on a factual error, the U.S. Supreme Court has held, 5-4, affirming the opinion of the U.S. Court of Appeals for

Jumpstart Bill Proposed for Green Cards

April 20, 2022 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (Immigration)

Jackson Lewis

The Jumpstart Our Legal Immigration System Act (Jumpstart), introduced by Zoe Lofgren (D-Calf.) in the House of Representatives, if passed, could revolutionize the green card process. The legislation would recapture thousands of unused family- and employment-based visas and allow beneficiaries to expedite their processes by paying additional fees.

The Jumpstart

USCIS Announces Efforts to Increase Efficiency and Reduce Burdens

April 8, 2022 | Littler Filed Under: General (Immigration)

Littler

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the agency will undertake three efforts to increase efficiency and reduce burdens within the legal immigration system. 

Treaty of Commerce and Navigation Visas as Work Visa Option for Manufacturing Companies

April 5, 2022 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (Immigration)

Jackson Lewis

In their search for skilled workers, manufacturers should not overlook countries with which the United States maintains a treaty. Such treaty countries offer an additional avenue to find skilled, non-professional employees.

USCIS Provides Updated Work Authorization Documentation Guidance for Certain Nonimmigrant Spouses

March 29, 2022 | Littler Filed Under: General (Immigration)

Littler

In November 2021, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it would recognize nonimmigrant spouses of those holding E and L visas1 as employment authorized incident to their valid status. Qualified E and L spouses are no longer required to file for an Employment Authorization Document and are permitted

Fleeing Ukrainians to Get More Help From United States

March 25, 2022 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (Immigration)

Jackson Lewis

The United States has joined many European countries that are opening their doors and offering humanitarian assistance to fleeing Ukrainians.

Ireland, Great Britain and Canada have all started private sponsorship programs for Ukrainians. That assistance is not necessarily a one-way street. Easing the way for incoming Ukrainians may help those


DHS Grants Temporary Protected Status to Afghan Nationals

March 18, 2022 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: General (Immigration)

On March 16, 2022, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghan nationals for eighteen months. Under the designation, TPS will apply to nationals of Afghanistan who have continuously resided in the United States since March 15, 2022. The TPS designation

USCIS Takes New Steps to Transition to Electronic Processing

March 16, 2022 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: General (Immigration)

For nearly two decades, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has signaled its intention to modernize with the creation of an electronic filing system (officially known as the Electronic Immigration System or ELIS). At its inception in 2005, ELIS was reported to be a $500 million dollar investment that would

Five U.S. Immigration Law Trends to Watch in 2022

March 15, 2022 | Jackson Lewis Filed Under: General (Immigration)

Jackson Lewis

A series of significant developments in U.S. immigration law has already marked the beginning of 2022 and more can be expected.  Please see our Legal Update for what to anticipate as the year progresses.

USCIS to Start Sending Separate EAD and AP Approvals

March 2, 2022 | Ogletree Deakins Filed Under: General (Immigration)

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed it will be decoupling the standard employment authorization document (EAD) and advance parole (AP) “combo card” and sending out separate EAD and AP documents in an effort to expedite EAD processing times.

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