H-1B Cap Season Considering Change in Policy on F-1 Unlawful Presence

H-1B Cap Season Considering Change in Policy on F-1 Unlawful Presence

by Dana Rifai | Jan 31, 2019 | Immigration Information

The change in policy on determination of unlawful presence for foreign students will have an impact on the H-1B cap season. The August 9, 2018 USCIS Policy Memorandum results in the accrual of unlawful presence depending on the date of the status violation....

Inconsistent Conduct within 90 Days of Entry – A Revision to the Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM)

Inconsistent Conduct within 90 Days of Entry – A Revision to the Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM)

by Dana Rifai | Dec 11, 2017 | Immigration Information

On September 1, 2017, the Department of State (DOS) updated the Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM) with new guidance to consular officers regarding the interpretation of “misrepresentation” for purposes of determining whether a foreign national has, by fraud or willfully,...

Extension and Redesignation of Syria for TPS

Extension and Redesignation of Syria for TPS

by Dana Rifai | Jun 17, 2013 | News

Temporary Protected Status has been extended for Syrian nationals with an existing designation for 18 months from October 1, 2013 to March 31, 2015, and the Department of Homeland Security is redesignating Syria for TPS for those continuously residing in the U.S....

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