Effective December 2, 2024, certain applicants applying for adjustment of status (Form I-485) to permanent residence must now submit the required Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record (I-693) concurrently with their I-485 adjustment application. This change by
Immigration Insights and Issues (III)
Immigration Insights and Issues (III), published by Dickinson-Wright, focuses on developments and challenges in U.S. immigration law affecting employers, employees, and applicants. The blog covers topics such as visa policy changes, employment-based visa scrutiny, social media screening requirements for visa applicants, asylum application holds, and government enforcement priorities. It addresses practical compliance issues for employers sponsoring foreign professionals, updates on immigration benefit adjudications, and implications of presidential proclamations and agency memos. The content is aimed at helping legal professionals and businesses navigate evolving immigration regulations and procedural changes impacting workforce mobility and visa processing.
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November 1 Deadline Looms as Texas Hospitals Struggle to Track Costs Related to Immigration Status
On November 1, certain Texas hospitals must comply with an Executive Order issued by Governor Greg Abbott on August 8, 2024 (Order), requiring them to document medical costs related to the care of individuals without legal immigration status. Governor Abbott…
New TPS and DED Protections for Lebanese Nationals: What You Need to Know
In a significant move, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended temporary immigration protections for Lebanese nationals currently residing in the United States. These measures, which include Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED), will provide…
Stay Extended by Texas Court to Sept. 23 for Approval of Keeping Families Together Parole
On September 4, 2024, U.S. District Judge J. Campbell Barker for the Eastern District of Texas, Tyler Division, signed an Order denying the Motion of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to lift his prior Order staying the issuance…
Employer Economics: Cost-Saving Strategies for Adjustment of Status Filings
On April 1, 2024, the new U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) fee schedule took effect. The fee schedule has been modified since publication, which can make determining the appropriate fee challenging. Please refer to our previous blog post regarding…
Parole in Place for U.S. Citizens’ Spouses: What (Little) We Know Before August 19 Start
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) continues to keep spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens in suspense regarding the process and requirements for filings that may be made on Monday, August 19, 2024, for qualifying applicants for the new Parole-in-Place…
Avoiding RFIs in PERM: 3 Key Tips for Travel Requirements
Filing a PERM (Program Electronic Review Management) application is a critical process for most U.S. employers seeking to hire foreign workers. One of the significant hurdles in this process is obtaining a Prevailing Wage Determination (PWD) from the Department of…
USCIS Fee Rule Update: Avoiding Filing Rejections
The Final Rule published by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) adjusting certain immigration and naturalization benefit request fees went into effect on April 1, 2024. This Final Rule included the first new Fee Schedule since 2016, and there…
The Stealth I-94 Dilemma – Determining Work Authorization Validity
The I-94 record, which determines the validity of a nonimmigrant’s status, often presents challenges that are not expected by the foreign national or their employer. Unfortunately, the failure to be aware of the validity period of the I-94 can cause…
Grab Your Shot: Supplemental H-2B Visas for Those Who Missed the Lottery
Amid the ever-evolving landscape of business and workforce dynamics, the recent buzz around the H-2B visa lottery has sent ripples of anticipation and concern through companies reliant on foreign workers. As immigration and labor shortages continue to weave intricate challenges,…