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General – Posted on January 27, 2020January 27, 2020

H-1B Season Is Upon Us

Accountants have tax season. Business immigration attorneys have H-1B season, which is now upon us. This year, H-1B season starts … Continue reading >H-1B Season Is Upon Us

General, Scott Railton – Posted on November 26, 2019

USCIS Filing Fees on the Rise, Again

As we approach the holidays, most items are on discount. Not so when it comes to immigration fees, unfortunately. USCIS … Continue reading >USCIS Filing Fees on the Rise, Again

Marijuana and Immigration, Scott Railton – Posted on November 11, 2019November 11, 2019

Neil Young’s Naturalization Application Tied Up Over Truthful Admissions Related to Cannabis Activities

The Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Neil Young, one of my personal favorites, reports that his U.S. naturalization application … Continue reading >Neil Young’s Naturalization Application Tied Up Over Truthful Admissions Related to Cannabis Activities

General, Scott Railton – Posted on August 12, 2019

USCIS Announces Final Rule Enforcing Long-Standing Public Charge Inadmissibility Law

USCIS announced today the upcoming publication of a final rule on public charge requirements for immigration purposes. “Rule” really misstates … Continue reading >USCIS Announces Final Rule Enforcing Long-Standing Public Charge Inadmissibility Law

Scott Railton – Posted on July 9, 2019

Washington State Department of Licesning On Use of Facial Recognition Technology

The Washington Post and New York Times recently ran stories concerning the use of facial technology to identify persons via … Continue reading >Washington State Department of Licesning On Use of Facial Recognition Technology

General, Scott Railton – Posted on May 29, 2019

Health Care Worker Certificate Requirement Presents Timing Issues

Certain health care workers are required to have health care worker certificates in order to be admitted. (Authority: INA §212(a)(5)(c)) … Continue reading >Health Care Worker Certificate Requirement Presents Timing Issues

General, Marijuana and Immigration, Scott Railton – Posted on April 19, 2019April 23, 2019

USCIS: Legalized Marijuana Use Will Disqualify Naturalization Applicants, for Lack of Good Moral Character

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced today that it updated its Policy Manual to explicitly state that possession of marijuana, … Continue reading >USCIS: Legalized Marijuana Use Will Disqualify Naturalization Applicants, for Lack of Good Moral Character

General, Scott Railton – Posted on December 13, 2018

CBP Encourages ESTA Applicants to Apply 72 Hours In Advance

U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued the following reminder to apply early for Visa Waiver authorization, via the Electronic System … Continue reading >CBP Encourages ESTA Applicants to Apply 72 Hours In Advance

General, Scott Railton – Posted on October 10, 2018October 11, 2018

CBP Addresses Canada’s Legalization Of Marijuana And Crossing The U.S. Border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection published a statement regarding Canada’s legalization of marijuana and crossing the border, which is available … Continue reading >CBP Addresses Canada’s Legalization Of Marijuana And Crossing The U.S. Border

General, Scott Railton – Posted on September 28, 2018

USCIS to Begin Implementing New Policy Memorandum on Notices to Appear on October 1st

USCIS will begin to implement a new policy memorandum for issuing Notices to Appear on October 1st. The memorandum outlines … Continue reading >USCIS to Begin Implementing New Policy Memorandum on Notices to Appear on October 1st