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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... more +
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 Registration Requirement in Effect as of April 11

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USCIS’ new registration requirement, which went into effect on April 11, principally applies to foreign nationals who enter the United States and are not issued an I-94 record or other acceptable form of registration....more

Dickinson Wright

Form I-9 Alert – USCIS Designates I-94s with New Admission Codes For E and L Spouses as List C Documents… What?

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After the United States (U.S.) Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recognized that E and L nonimmigrant spouses are entitled to work in the U.S. “incident to status” on November 12, 2021, a new Category of Admission...more

Quarles & Brady LLP

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Begins Issuing New I-94 Designations for L-2 and E-Dependent Spouse Visa Holders

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On November 19, 2021, the Quarles & Brady team issued an alert detailing U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service’s (USCIS) policy changes regarding work authorization for L-2, H-4, and E dependent visa spouses....more

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L-2 EAD Renewals: Clarity For L-2 EADs After USCIS Settlement Agreement

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On November 10, 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reached a settlement in the class action Shergill v. Mayorkas. As part of the settlement, USCIS agreed to update its policy relating to H-4 and L-2...more

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USCIS Revises Policy Regarding Employment Authorization for H-4, L-2, and E Dependent Spouses

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On November 12, 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued policy guidance addressing the automatic extension of employment authorization for H-4, L-2, and E dependent spouses in response to a class action...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Social Security Administration Office Closures and Impact on Social Security Number Issuance

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With the closure of Social Security Administration (SSA) offices in the wake of COVID-19, we are receiving questions concerning the impact on work authorization for individuals who may have recently entered the U.S. in a...more

Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP

U.S. Visas – A Pocket Guide for Employers and Entrepreneurs

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Hiring the best talent can maximize the success of your company. Sometimes that means hiring a foreign national on a work visa. We prepared this booklet to help you navigate the complex U.S. employment-based visa options....more

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Watch Out! Telephone Scams Targeting Foreign Nationals on the Rise

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In recent weeks there has been an increase in telephone scams that are designed to fraudulently elicit money and personal information from foreign nationals. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has warned...more

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