by CI-Admin | Aug 8, 2023 | Information & Updates, Recent News
New STEM Fields for International Students ICE has recently added more options in STEM Fields to the Field of Study Designated Degree Program List. This extends the list from when the Department of Homeland Security last added 22 new fields to the program on January...
by CI-Admin | Aug 2, 2023 | Information & Updates, Recent News
It was a pleasure to speak at Saper Law’s Mini Law School Immersion Program once again yesterday. We covered the basics of family and employment immigration law as well as the current migrant crisis. The students had lots of questions which made for a fun discussion...
by CI-Admin | Jun 23, 2023 | Information & Updates, Recent News
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has announced that COVID-19 temporary flexibilities for Form I-9 will end July 31, 2023. Employers must complete in-person document inspections for employees whose documents were inspected remotely during the flexibilities by...
by CI-Admin | Jun 15, 2023 | Information & Updates, Recent News
USCIS announced on 6/12/2023 the expansion of Premium Processing for applicants filing Form I-539 and seeking a change to status to F, M or J non-immigrant status. Online filing for Premium Processing will also be available for these applicants. Premium Processing for...
by CI-Admin | Jun 10, 2023 | Information & Updates
Social Security numbers (SSN) are used to report wages to the government and determine a person’s eligibility for Social Security benefits. An SSN is needed to get a job, collect Social Security benefits, and receive other government services. However, an SSN is not...
by CI-Admin | Nov 9, 2021 | Information & Updates
On October 25, 2021, President Biden issued a proclamation ending travel bans that restricted the entry of nonimmigrants present in China, Brazil, India, Iran, South Africa, Ireland, the United Kingdom, and the Schengen Area.1 The proclamation also created a new rule,...