Editorial Team From uscis.gov on 12/19/22 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is providing information for nonimmigrant workers whose employment has terminated, either voluntarily or involuntarily. These workers may have several options for remaining in the United States in a period of authorized stay based on existing rules and regulations. Below is a compilation of options that … Read more
From USCIS.gov via email: On Sept. 26, 2022, USCIS automatically extended the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards) to 24 months for lawful permanent residents who file Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card (Green Card). USCIS is in the process of sending out amended receipt notices for individuals with a … Read more
From USCIS.gov on 12-13-22: If you file Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, on or after Dec. 23, 2022, you must use the 12/23/22 edition of Form I-485 or we will reject your filing. If you file Form I-485 before Dec. 23, 2022, you must use the 07/15/22 edition of Form … Read more
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is announcing important filing updates for petitioners who will be requesting additional H-2B workers for fiscal year 2023 under the upcoming temporary final rule. We are announcing these updates prior to publication of the rule in the Federal Register to assist petitioners who begin preparing their petitions in advance. Centralized … Read more
From uscis.gov, 10/24/22: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is extending certain COVID-19-related flexibilities through Jan. 24, 2023, to assist applicants, petitioners, and requestors. Under these flexibilities, USCIS considers a response received within 60 calendar days after the due date set forth in the following requests or notices before taking any action, if the request or … Read more
Along with other states, Utah has seen a steady increase in population size with no sign of slowing down. The state’s economy is recovering tremendously from the covid-19 pandemic with a surge in demand sparking many job openings. Even with the positive economic outlook, there are some challenges holding the state back from its full … Read more
North Carolina has been one of the several states across the country that have seen an influx of new residents since the pandemic. The state is inheriting new residents from all over the country, largely drawn by the access to nature, relatively low cost of living, and central geographic location. Nearly 400,000 people moved to … Read more
Chicago, Illinois was one of the cities most impacted by covid-19 restrictions and regulations. Many businesses couldn’t survive and those that did had to let go of staff members. As of 2021 the state had nearly 400,000 open positions, with many of them in the service and construction industries. As the city starts to recover, … Read more
The pandemic undoubtedly has altered everyone’s lives in some shape or form. The country as a whole has undergone substantial changes over the course of the last two years. Everyone from the government to individual citizens have had to make difficult decisions on what to prioritize. Many United States citizens have decided to change jobs, … Read more
California, like many other states has been dramatically impacted by labor shortages in industries like construction, service, and hospitality. Many policies and covid-related restrictions made it very difficult for California businesses to stay afloat and keep workers throughout the pandemic. Now, as the economy attempts to surge back to life, they are struggling to fill … Read more
