The U Visa program represents a foundational element of humanitarian immigration relief in the United States. Established under the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000, the program provides critical protections and a pathway to lawful status for noncitizens who have suffered substantial harm as victims of qualifying criminal activities, including but not […]
The decision was based on DHS’s allegation that Harvard allegedly failed to adequately vet individuals with suspected extremist ties.Harvard’s approximately 7,000 international students were instructed to transfer to another SEVP-certified institution or risk detention and removal from the U.S. The move came alongside a freeze of over $2 billion in federal funding, marking one of
What information does the Department of State provide about visa wait times? The Department of State provides two key metrics: How often is wait time information updated? Visa wait time information is updated monthly. How are the wait times calculated? What does the “Next available appointment” information tell me? This column predicts when you can
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What are an employer’s legal obligations when terminating an H-1B employee? Under 20 C.F.R. § 655.731(c)(7)(ii), employers must complete three key steps to ensure a bona fide termination: When can an employer stop paying the required wage to an H-1B employee? An employer is released from the obligation to pay the required wage only after
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Alien Registration Requirement Overview Executive Order and Legal Basis Compliance Requirements Who Must Register Exemptions from Registration Who is Already Considered Registered Who is NOT Registered (and Must Register) Registration Process Ongoing Requirements Penalties for Non-Compliance Important Notes This information is based on Executive Order 14159 and sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA),
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