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The Form I-9 (Employment Eligibility Verification) issued by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services must be maintained by all employers. Since November 1986, every new hire, whether a U.S. citizen or a foreign national, must complete section 1 on the first day of employment, attesting to the individual’s identity and employment eligibility. Within the first three… Read More

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has proposed to require nearly 750,000 lawful permanent residents carrying green cards without an expiration date to replace their current cards. The proposed rule would require lawful permanent residents to apply for a new Permanent Resident Card (Form I-551) during a 120-day filing period. USCIS said the change would… Read More

Cross-border travelers wishing to apply for Nexus now are able to do so through a new, online application system. Nexus is a frequent traveler program between the U.S. and Canada. Applicants voluntarily undergo a background check, in-person interview, and fingerprinting, and pay a $50 five-year membership fee. Under the new system, individuals may submit an… Read More

To facilitate the inspection process at the border, CBP Port Director Billy Whitford of the Calexico, California, ports of entry recently released the following tips for F-1 students attending grade school, high school, or college and residing in Mexicali, Mexico, to follow in advance of entry into the U.S.:

Download: USCIS Press Release U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has experienced a tremendous increase in the number of applications filed, which has resulted in a “front log” of cases awaiting data entry. USCIS will prioritize data entry for specific form types. Delays in data entry and fee receipting will not affect… Read More