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The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is a federal agency under the umbrella of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. The USCIS performs a broad variety of administrative functions, including processing visa and naturalization petitions, as well as applications for asylum and refugee status.  less -
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New USCIS Guidance overhauls TN visa requirements

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The USCIS has issued new guidance in its Policy Manual, which updates the eligibility criteria for TN professionals under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, also known as the “USMCA.” This guidance outlines...more

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Workplace Immigration Update: H-1B Cap Reached, Venezuela TPS Revived, and Electronic Device Searches

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Employers should be mindful of four critical immigration developments that have recently taken place and could impact your workplace. Here is the latest update from our Immigration Team....more

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Navigating Changing Immigration Policies: Workplace Implications

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President Donald Trump has swiftly signed several immigration-related executive orders and implemented other immigration initiatives since his inauguration. These executive orders and policy changes have the stated intent to...more

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Here We Go Again? Government Shutdown and Impacts on Immigration

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An all too familiar countdown once again as we wait to hear the fate of the latest temporary extension to continue funding the government after midnight on Friday, December 20th. Employers should be aware that a shutdown will...more

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Potential Government Shutdown: Immigration Consequences for Employers and their Foreign Employees

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Seyfarth Synopsis: If Congress cannot resolve funding issues by 11:59 pm EST on September 30, 2023, resulting in a federal government shutdown, it will have a ripple effect on employers, both large and small, with an impact...more

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Employment Authorization Update for E and L Derivative Spouses Entering the United States

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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (USCBP) has begun the process of implementing a federal court order following a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security relating to the immediate ability of L and E spouses...more

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U.S. Entry Restrictions and Immigration - Update September 2020

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U.S. agencies are rapidly adapting immigration policy to respond to shifting developments in the COVID-19 pandemic. Our immigration lawyers provide information on the unprecedented range of revised policies. U.S. Entry...more

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How Does the Government Shutdown Affect Immigration?

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The federal government entered a partial shutdown on December 22, 2018. With no end in sight as the shutdown enters its third week, many are wondering how the shutdown will affect immigration matters. To provide some insight...more

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USCIS Shifts in Stance for TN Economist Category

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy memorandum effective November 20, 2017, that narrows the scope of occupations that are eligible for TN status in the Economist category. TN work authorization,...more

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TNs in Trouble? Responding to Recent Changes in the TN Economist Classification

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USCIS has issued new guidance on the TN nonimmigrant classification for economists. Following a Policy Memorandum dated November 20, 2017, USCIS will no longer classify financial analysts, market research analysts, and...more

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USCIS Restricts Eligibility for TN Economist Category

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United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a policy memorandum restricting Trade NAFTA (TN) nonimmigrant classification under the profession of Economist. USCIS advises that the TN Economist...more

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Possible Government Shutdown: Immigration Consequences For Employers And Their Foreign National Employees

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If Congress cannot resolve FY2018 funding issues by December 8, 2017, it will result in another federal government shutdown. Such a shutdown will impact immigration services across a number of different government agencies,...more

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What’s New in Immigration Law?

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USCIS Permits Certain EAD Applicants to apply for a Social Security Number on Form I-765 - Based on a new information-sharing partnership between U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the Social Security...more

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Immigration Law Update - August 2017

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United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released the latest Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, on July 17, 2017. Employers will be able to either (1) use this revised version or (2) continue...more

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June 2017 Special Immigration Alert

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President Trump Notifies Congress of Intent to Renegotiate NAFTA - On May 18, 2017, President Trump officially notified Congress of the administration’s intention to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement...more

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Potential Government Shutdown: Immigration Consequences for Employers and their Foreign National Employees

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Seyfarth Synopsis: If Congress fails to pass a funding bill by midnight on Friday, April 28, resulting in a federal government shutdown, it would trigger numerous immigration-related ripple effects on employers, both large...more

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Immigration Policy Choices Under the New Administration

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Now that the election is over, focus turns to the U.S. immigration policy of President-elect Donald J. Trump’s administration over the next four years. Forecasts of this type are never easy with any new President; the task is...more

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