Crackdown on F-1 Students: SEVIS Terminated for Past Conduct Including DWIs

Recent reports suggest a concerning trend: F-1 students are experiencing visa revocations and SEVIS terminations based on past criminal conduct, including arrests and convictions, leaving them out of status and at risk of removal proceedings. Who Is Being Targeted? While this appears to be a developing and unevenly applied policy, early indicators suggest that students...

Fear, chaos and uncertainty has spread throughout the Immigration community since President Trump took office.  Extreme vetting, talk of travel bans, detention and deportations have been a regular feature in the news. Many people are now scared to travel, and this includes Lawful Permanent Residents (LPR) aka green card holders.  Ironically the word Permanent does...

Concurrent employment allows H-1B visa holders to work for multiple employers simultaneously. This can be a valuable option for H-1B workers who want to increase their earnings, gain new skills, or explore different career opportunities. In this article we address some of the frequently asked questions regarding concurrent filings. Can I work for more than...

When it comes to immigration cases, proving a bona-fide marriage can be critical. In fact, U.S. Citizenship, and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires evidence that the marriage is not fraudulent and entered into for the sole for the purpose of evading U.S. immigration laws. USCIS takes marriage fraud very seriously and has implemented various measures to...

The H-2B visa program is a temporary work visa program. It allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers to fill non-agricultural jobs. They are for seasonal, peak-load, intermittent or one-time work. This program helps businesses meet their labor needs. It does this when there are not enough U.S. workers for these jobs. The H-2B program...

The Visa Bulletin is a critical resource for anyone seeking to immigrate to the United States. This monthly publication, issued by the US Department of State (DOS), provides valuable information on the availability of immigrant visas for individuals from various countries and categories. Understanding the Visa Bulletin and its complex system of priority dates and...

Finally, some clarity from USCIS on a long standing issue. USCIS recently announced that they are updating the USCIS Policy Manual to address situations when the last day to file a benefit request or respond to a USCIS action falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or federal holiday. In these situations, USCIS will consider a filing...

Most of you will recall the Trump Era public charge rule, from 2019, which caused chaos and uncertainty and tremendous amounts of paperwork for both applicants and their Attorneys.  This was another attempt by the former President to reduce Immigration by denying Immigration benefits to those who rely on Government aid. For a recap of...