by Finnan, Fleischut & Associates | Jan 24, 2023
Effective Dec. 12, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is updating the USCIS Policy Manual to allow USCIS to automatically extend the validity of Permanent Resident Cards/Green Cards for lawful permanent residents who have applied for...
by Finnan, Fleischut & Associates | Jan 4, 2023
The CDC announced on December 28, 2022, that beginning on January 5, 2023, it will require a negative COVID-19 test or documentation of recovery for all travelers two years and older boarding flights to the United States that originated in China, Hong Kong, and Macau....
by Finnan, Fleischut & Associates | Dec 28, 2022
We have received notification on the U.S. Mission China announcement that due to operational impacts caused by the surge of COVID-19 infections across China, all routine visa services at the U.S. embassy and consulates in China are temporarily suspended. The U.S....
by Finnan, Fleischut & Associates | Dec 14, 2022
If you file Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, on or after Dec. 23, 2022, you must use the 12/23/22 edition of Form I-485 or the USCIS will reject your filing. If you file Form I-485 before Dec. 23, 2022, you must use the...
by Finnan, Fleischut & Associates | Dec 10, 2022
Before terminating a foreign worker, the employer must keep in mind certain items. Review the below information before terminating a foreign worker: Employer Information Terminating an employee is always a difficult decision. Terminating a foreign worker has...
by Finnan, Fleischut & Associates | Dec 2, 2022
Afghans who are physically present in the United States have several potential immigration options to remain in the country after their parole expires. Asylum-Afghans who fear persecution because of race, religion, nationality, political opinion, or membership in a...
by Finnan, Fleischut & Associates | Nov 23, 2022
COVID-19 Vaccine Requirements for Adjustment of Status Applicants-USCIS Individuals submitting Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, on or after October 1, 2021, must provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19. Most applicants filing for...
by Finnan, Fleischut & Associates | Aug 23, 2022
On August 23, 2022, the USCIS has stated they have received a sufficient number of petitions needed to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa U.S. advanced degree exemption, known as the master’s cap, for fiscal year...
by Finnan, Fleischut & Associates | Jul 15, 2022
The USCIS is partnering with the U.S. Department of State (DOS) in processing employment-based immigrant visas for those applicants living outside the U.S. The following advice has been prescribed by USCIS for Adjustment of Status (AOS/I-485) applications currently...
by Finnan, Fleischut & Associates | Jun 21, 2022
The CDC has rescinded the COVID-19 mandatory testing order for international arrivals to the U.S. via air travel. Nonimmigrant travelers remain subject to U.S. COVID vaccination requirements. For the most up to date information on CDC travel requirements, please visit...
