February 27, 2021
You are going about your usual duties at work when you get a call that a government agent wants to speak with you about your H-1B visa. As you descend in the elevator to the lobby, your imagination goes wild. As you meet the agent, he identifies himself as an FDNS inspector and wants to […]
February 22, 2021
H-1B visas authorize highly educated non-citizen professionals to work for U.S. employers in specialty occupations. Current law limits the number of new H-1B visas issued each fiscal year. The H-1B quota for this fiscal year is 65,000 for those who hold at least a bachelor’s degree or its equivalent. In addition, 20,000 H-1B visas are […]
January 28, 2021
On day one, January 20, 2021, President Biden issued several orders on immigration. Some orders take immediate effect while others may take more time to be implemented. Download this one-pager to learn more. Although there have been many announcements with promised changes, many of them will take time to be implemented. Policies, rules, and laws […]
January 28, 2021
The Biden administration is making many changes to immigration policy. One big change is the elimination of the “zero tolerance” policy of the Trump administration. An NPR article by Jaclyn Diaz does a good job summarizing this change. In short, under the zero tolerance policy, “adults who entered the U.S. from the southern border were […]
January 22, 2021
Why You Should Hire A Dallas Trademarking Attorney When your business is in its infancy, choosing a name is equally exciting and overwhelming. You want the name to embody your company’s spirit, message, and overall appeal, but you don’t want to overstep any legal boundaries. With that said, it’s in your best interest to consult […]
January 22, 2021
Join Badmus & Associates at the Plano Multicultural Outreach Roundtable-MCOR annual Citizenship Workshop on Saturday, February 13, 2021 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Learn about the citizenship process, hear from the US Citizenship & Immigration Service, and meet with immigration attorneys. Attorney Ann Massey Badmus will explain the background screening process for citizen applications. […]
January 14, 2021
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) requires a biometrics appointment as part of the process for many types of immigration applications. Here’s what to expect at your biometrics appointment: Appointment Notice You will receive a notice (Form I-797C, Notice of Action) a few weeks before your appointment. This notice will include the date, […]
January 14, 2021
Starting in January 2021, green card holders who file form I-90 to replace their expiring green cards, will receive a Form I-797 notice within 7 to 10 days after the USCIS accepts the application. This notice will serve as a receipt notice for the Form I-90 and proof of extension of the green card validity. […]
December 29, 2020
On December 29, 2020, USCIS confirmed what we already know – it is experiencing substantial delays in scheduling or rescheduling application support center (ASC) appointments to collect biometrics. In its announcement, the USCIS explained that due to the COVID-19 pandemic and safety procedures, ASCs are operating at 65% of pre-COVID levels. The current state of […]
December 21, 2020
On December 18, 2020, USCIS issued a new notice, adding to a previous notice, extending the period of time individuals can respond to certain requests. The notice states: USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is extending the flexibilities it announced on March […]