On Monday, the US Supreme Court ruled to allow the new public charge rule to go into effect. After a lengthy legal battle, the Court sided with the Trump administration’s new policy. What is the Public Charge Rule? The Public Charge Rule establishes a test to determine whether an individual is likely to depend on […]
The Canadian Border Services Agency (“CBSA”) announced that it is making changes to the popular NEXUS program at Canadian airports. NEXUS allows pre-screened travelers expedited processing when entering the United States and Canada. The NEXUS kiosks that previously used iris recognition technology are being replaced with new ones that use facial verification technology. The new […]
2019 was a whirlwind. Immigration stories dominated the headlines and breaking news seemed to be a daily occurrence. But the year is over and it is time to look forward. Some of the biggest immigration stories of 2019 are set for big moments in 2020 and the beginnings of major battles are taking shape (ex: […]
USCIS announced that it will implement a new H-1B registration process for the fiscal year 2021 cap season. Under the new process, employers seeking to file an H-1B cap-subject petition will first electronically register and pay a $10 fee. Employers will also provide basic information about their company and the requested worker. The initial registration […]