USCIS Expands Notice to Appear Power
USCIS issued updated guidance today that expanded the types of cases in which they can issue Notices to Appear (NTAs). NTAs commence removal proceedings. More information is available below. Copied[…]
Category: News Updates
H4 EAD USCIS Statistics Released Ahead of Anticipated Rescission
On Friday, May 11th, USCIS released updated statistics of H4 EADs. It is anticipated that the rule allowing H4 visa holders applying for work permits will be rescinded in[…]
More Bad-Policy-Friday-News from USCIS: Changes to Student Visa Policies
Today, in another bad-policy-Friday (as I am calling it these day since bad news is handed down Friday afternoons mostly)- USCIS announced major policy changes to the way student visa[…]
Tahmina’s Article in Yes! Magazine- Admin to Collect Social Media Handles in Visa Application- Read & Share!
Readers, listeners and viewers, my latest article published in Yes! Magazine has great significance. This administration will collect all social media handles for visa applicants– visas for tourism, business, education,[…]
John Oliver explains the plight of immigration courts- worth watching!
After reading a post from a Facebook group on John Oliver’s latest episode on HBO about Sinclare Broadcasting issues, I wanted to watch the episode. So, I logged into our[…]
Breaking: Last Minute Blow to H-1Bs- Memo Regarding Matter of S-Inc. (Multiple H1b Applications for Same Beneficiary)
Today, the day before we will file H1b applications for the lottery, USCIS presents us with a brand-new memo that will likely add to the 2018 adjudication chaos. The memo[…]
Breaking: Premium Processing Will Be Suspended for Cap-H1bs ONLY until September 10, 2018
A few moments ago, USCIS released a notice that premium processing will be suspended for H1b cap cases for both regular and Master’s cases. The suspension is expected until September[…]
Tahmina’s top 6 points about the new H1b policy memo regarding third party sites
On February 23rd, 2018, USCIS released a new memo titled “Contracts and Itineraries Requirements for H-1B Petitions Involving Third-Party Worksites”. In this memo, USCIS creates new and onerous policy guidance[…]
More Problems On The Horizon For H1b Visas
As the H1b lottery season approaches, the USCIS issued a new policy memo last night. Below is the email from USCIS. I will write about the details of the memo[…]
Tahmina Speaks at Event Marking One Year Anniversary of Muslim Travel Ban
It was one year ago that we faced the unprecedented travel ban that caused immense chaos at airports around the country and airports outside the US. Readers will recall my[…]