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DHS to Require Non-U.S. Individual Travelers Entering the United States at Land Ports of Entry and Ferry Terminals to be Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19

Beginning on January 22, 2022, DHS will require non-U.S. individuals seeking to enter the United States via land ports of entry and ferry terminals at the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and provide related proof of vaccination, see other requirements regarding testing and masking. These…

IOE Receipt Numbers from USCIS-What Does it Mean?

We are seeing USCIS receipt numbers come in with the IOE letters at the beginning of the number. Previously, the…

Expediting Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) and Advance Parole (AP) travel documents

Five years ago, USCIS routinely took three months to issue employment authorization documents (EADs) and advance parole (AP) travel documents.…

NONIMMIGRANT VISA INTERVIEW WAIVERS PROCESS

As part of the application process for a visa to the United States, typically you have to complete an in-person…

Protecting your U.S. Permanent Residency

For many, the process of obtaining lawful permanent resident (“green card”) status can be a complex and challenging effort. Having…

COVID-19 Travel Updates-October 2021

Biden Administration Proclamation on Advancing the Safe Resumption of Global Travel During the COVID-19 Pandemic On October 25, 2021, President…

F-1 Students Seeking Optional Practical Training Can Now File Form I-765 Online

We have learned today that USCIS has announced that F-1 students seeking optional practical training (OPT) can now file Form I-765,…