A transition to Pay.gov for visa-related fees may affect consular processing where payment verification issues arise.
DOS and USCIS Expand Immigration Screening Across Visas and Benefits
The Department of State and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services have announced expansions to screening and vetting across consular visa processing and USCIS immigration benefit adjudications.
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Courtney B. Noce and Miriam C. Thompson Co-Author Article, ‘5 Considerations for Year-End Immigration Budget Planning’
GT Immigration & Compliance Practice Shareholder Courtney B. Noce and Associate Miriam C. Thompson co-authored an article titled “5 Considerations for Year-End Immigration Budget Planning,” published by Law360.
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USCIS Provides Guidance on Employment Authorization Documents Based on Compelling Circumstances
On June 14, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released its policy guidance on the eligibility criteria for initial and renewal applications for employment authorization documents in compelling circumstances
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USCIS has issued a new online tutorial for immigrants that will help determine when a Form I-485, Application for Adjustment of Status, can be filed with USCIS. For those immigrants
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Increased Scrutiny for Identified Populations & Social Media Review
We continue to see immigration as a moving target with recent news of four cables issued by Secretary of State Rex Tillerson guiding implementation of increased security protocols and vetting
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Department of State Issues October 2016 Visa Bulletin
This week, the Department of State released the Visa Bulletin for October 2016.
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Unfortunately, the expected movement as the U.S. government begins a new fiscal year did not materialize
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DOS August 2015 Visa Bulletin – Some Progression
The Department of State’s (DOS) August Visa Bulletin shows forward movement in most employment-based visa categories. EB-3 and the “Other Workers” categories for the Philippines are no longer unavailable; and,
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Department of State’s Global Support System Replaces Visa Support Services
In the next two weeks, at least five U.S. Consulates and Embassies will introduce the Department of State’s new Global Support System (GSS) as a part of new visa application procedures.
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