Certain Applicants received an automatic extension period for work permits. Recently Announced – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a Temporary Final Rule (TFR) that increases the automatic extension period for employment authorization and Employment Authorization Documents (EADs), available to certain EAD…

What happens upon admission to the US? During the admission to the US process Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents stamp your passport and enters your admission record in the database. Always check the expiration date of your stamp before…

What Is a Combo Card?  Here is the definition of a Combo Card: In 2011, USCIS announced that they would begin issuing employment and travel authorization on a single “combo” card for those green card applicants already living lawfully in…

Here are some tips for Expediting NIV Appointments Following are some tips provided by the American Immigration Lawyers Association for expediting NIV (non-immigrant visa) appointments. 1.      Have realistic expectations First, consult https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas.html to find the Visa Wait Times for the…

What is Employment Eligibility Verifcation? Form I-9 is used by employers to verify both the identity of employees as well as their employment eligibility. This form is required for each hired individual in the U.S. whether a U.S. citizen or…

What is E-Verify? E-verify is a web-based system that allows registered employers confirm their employees’ eligibility to work in the U.S. E-Verify electronically matches information provided by the employee on the Form I-9 against records available to the Social Security…

What is Employment Eligibility Verifcation? Form I-9 is used by employers to verify both the identity of employees as well as their employment eligibility. This form is required for each hired individual in the U.S. whether a U.S. citizen or…