On October 21, 2013, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (“USCIS”) released an interim policy memorandum, clarifying that the 17-month extension of post-completion Optional Practical Training (“OPT”) for F-1 students enrolled in Science,… Read More

Since the federal government shutdown commenced October 1, the government agencies affecting immigration have clarified what is open and what isn’t at least for the present: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration (“USCIS”) continues to operate despit… Read More

The board that reviews PERM denials (“BALCA”) recently upheld a PERM denial when an employer failed to make additional attempts to contact job applicants after discovering that its certified mail interview invitations had not been delivered. BALC… Read More

USCIS’ Administrative Appeals Office (“AAO”), which hears appeals from denials of most business immigration petitions, recently reversed a California Service Center (“CSC”) order erroneously denying an L-1A intracompany manager/executive tr… Read More

The Department of Justice, Office of Special Counsel for Immigration-Related Unfair Employment Practices (“OSC”), has issued an advisory opinion with regard to how far a general contractor may go in seeking employment verification documents from… Read More

In light of continued lengthy adjudications in connection with some adjustment of status and temporary residence applications, USCIS has further extended its policy permitting medical examination results to remain valid until the underlying applicati… Read More

The Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) Office of Inspector General (“OIG”) recently released its report on the L-1 intracompany transferee visa program, commenced at the request of Senator Charles Grassley (R-IA). OIG’s report conclude… Read More

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has released the minutes of a recent stakeholder teleconference, discussing the redesign of the Form I-9. As of May 7, 2013, all employers are required to use this updated version of the form, w… Read More