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Asylum Applicants Work Authorization Application Filing Dates

Effective on August 21, 2020 asylum applicants can file their renewal work authorization applications up to 180 days before the expiration date. The rule removes the requirement that asylum applicants submit their work authorization renewal requests to USCIS 90 days before the expiration of their current employment authorization.

Heavily Weighted Negative and Positive Factors for Public Charge Inadmissibility

On or after February 24, 2020 the U.S. Department of Homeland Security begin to implement nationwide the inadmissibility on public charge ground rule. The final rule applies to an applicant for admission or adjustment of status or visa. The applicant must prove that he is self-sufficient. The applicant who is likely at any time to become a public charge is inadmissible.

H1B Fiscal Year 2020 Visas Premium Processing

Petitioners requesting a change of status for FY 2020 cap-subject H-1B petitions may concurrently file request for premium processing on April 1, 2019. If petitioners do not file request for premium processing concurrently, the petitioner must wait until premium processing begins to submit such request.

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Does a U.S. permanent resident need a visa to travel to Canada?

While you may not need a visa to visit or transit Canada, you still need carry proper travel documents and identification for yourself and any children travelling with you.

When does employer must file amended H-1B petition?

When there is a material change in the terms and conditions of employment, the petitioner must file an amended or new H−1B petition with the corresponding Labor Condition Application (LCA).

Can a student change status during "grace" period of 30 days (J1 visa) or 60 days (F1 visa)?

Following completion of studies or completion of practical training, students have either 30 days (J1 summer work and travel and other categories) or 60 days (F1 visa holders) to leave the country. This time is not for changing status. Students are permitted to travel in the country during these days.