Archive - March 2017
Arrival/Departure Formalities for Foreign Visitors
Foreign persons who want to visit Miami, United States of America (USA), are required to complete a set of formalities when arriving here.
Schools in Miami Will Protect Undocumented Immigrant Students
Foreigners who are interested in immigration in Miami must know that the Miami-Dade School Board has recently declared that schools in this region will protect undocumented immigrant students who are currently living here.
EAD, Extended for Immigrants From El Salvador
Citizens from El Salvador who are interested in immigration in Miami will be able to prolong their stay in the country under the new regulations provided by USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services). USCIS announced that the Employment Authorization Document (EAD) was extended for citizens of El Salvador.
H-1B Petitions for 2018, Accepted by USCIS From April 3
H-1B petitions are designed for employment purposes in Miami, United States of America (USA). The U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently announced that, starting with 3 April 2017, H-1B petitions will be accepted for the fiscal year of 2018.
CW-1 Petitions, Accepted by USCIS Starting with April 2017
he CW-1 petitions are used for employment purposes by the employers in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Such petitions allow the development of employment related activities for foreign workers, who can apply for a job only through this type of non-immigrant regulation
Somalia Received an Extension for the Temporary Protected Status
Immigrants in Miami, U.S., who are citizens of Somalia, have received an extension on the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) available for a period of 18 months. The provision was granted by the representatives of the Department of Homeland Security. It is important to know that regulation is also applicable to persons who are considered stateless individuals and who have lived in Somalia. Our immigration lawyer in Miami can offer legal advice on the TPS procedure.
USCIS: Receipt Notices, Issued for EAD Renewal Applicants
Specific categories of immigrants in Miami can now obtain receipt notices issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The regulation became applicable starting with 16 February 2017 and it is available in the case of those who have applied for a renewal for their Employment Authorization Document (EAD) between the designated period of 21 July 2016 – 16 January 2017. Our immigration lawyer in Miami can offer legal advice on the provisions related to the issuance of the EAD.