Dismissal of Multimillion Dollar Fraud Lawsuit Highlights the Importance of Due Diligence for EB-5 Investors
On Thursday, February 28, 2023, Hon. Lewis J. Linman, U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of New York, dismissed a $57 Million fraud case against the New York Regional Center by foreign investors who had invested in the George Washington Bridge Bus Station and Infrastructure Development Fund, LLC. This case highlights the importance of […]
Worldwide ERC Global Workforce Symposium
The anticipation is building, and we’re thrilled to announce that USILAW is coming to Worldwide ERC Global Workforce Symposium Boston 2023 as the Champion Sponsor. We’re dedicated to ensuring that your conference experience is nothing short of extraordinary. Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a seasoned conference-goer, USILAW has something special in store for you […]
USCIS Increases Employment Authorization Document Validity Period for Certain Categories
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is updating guidance in our Policy Manual to increase the maximum available validity period to 5 years for initial and renewal Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for certain noncitizens who are employment authorized incident to status or circumstance, including those admitted as refugees, paroled as refugees, and granted asylum, as well as […]
SENATE TO ‘MARK-UP’ TITLE IV OF S.744: EMPLOYMENT BASED VISAS
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, headed by Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT), will continue the ‘Mark-up’ of Senate Bill S.744 on Tuesday, May 14th, 2013. The Committee will debate and potentially amend portions of Title IV of the “Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act.” This is the portion of the Bill that deals with […]
EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION FOR CERTAIN H-4, E, L NONIMMIGRANT DEPENDENT SPOUSES
Automatic E/L-2 Work Authorization Without EAD, Automatic Extension of H-4 EAD U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), in settling a lawsuit has agreed to implement the following, effective Immediately: Rescind the 2002 INS Memo entitled, “Guidance on Employment Authorization for E and L Nonimmigrant Spouses, and for Determinations on the Requisite Employment Abroad for L Blanket […]
USILAW: EXCELLENCE IN DELIVERY OF GLOBAL IMMIGRATION
USILAW: Excellence in Delivery of Global Immigration Solutions Published by Silicon India • 7TH LARGEST LAW FIRM PROCESSOR OF H-1B VISAS• 99+% APPROVAL RATES (EVEN DURING TRUMP ADMIN)• COMMITMENT TO CLIENT INTERESTS As a nation of immigrants, America has always been a beacon for people with aspirations and ambition. The American dream is continually sustained […]
BIOMETRICS RESCHEDULING BY PHONE ENABLED
Contact Center for Rescheduling Biometrics Service Appointment To promote efficiency, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has set up a USCIS Contact Center (800-375-5283) so that stakeholders can call to reschedule biometric services appointments scheduled at a USCIS Application Support Center. As per the USCIS notice:“Applicants must establish good cause for rescheduling and must call […]
PRESIDENT BIDEN’S MEASURES ON IMMIGRATION
Grand Ambition and Positive Regulatory Actions Immediately upon taking office, President Biden enacted a series of Administrative and Regulatory Actions to stop the anti-immigration policies of his predecessor. He also has also proposed a sweeping revision of the Immigration and Nationality Act, including a path to citizenship for all undocumented individuals currently in the United […]
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DELAYS EFFECTIVE DATE OF TRUMP ERA WAGE INCREASES FOR H-1B VISAS AND PERM
DOL to Evaluate Wage Data, and Fully Review Proposed Rules The USDOL further extended the effective date of Trump Era draconian measures on H-1B visa and PERM wage requirements that were intended to gut these two employment visa programs. The DOL has enacted a delay of 18 months to November 14, 2022 of any measures […]
IMMIGRATION UPDATES
USCIS May Re-Consider Adverse H-1B Decisions and Provide Pathway to Approval Public Charge Rule Rescinded The USCIS on Friday, March 12, 2021 announced that it may “reopen and/or reconsider” denials of H-1B visa petitions based on the U.S. Federal Courts invalidating three USCIS memorandums that were used in the adjudication of these applications. The three […]