The EB-5 program allows foreign investors to invest in projects in the United States and receive green cards (permanent residence) in return. The idea is to encourage investment and job creation in the United States. Since 1990 when the EB-5 program was established,...
Topic: Immigration Updates
Miller Mayer Hosts April 29 Webinar on Alternatives to H-1B Work Visa
Unable to secure a winning number in this year’s cap H-1B lottery? On April 29 at 4 pm Eastern, Miller Mayer will offer a free webinar to help both employers and potential employees explore alternatives to the H-1B visa that provide work authorization in the United...
DHS Seeks Comments on How USCIS Can Reduce Barriers/Burdens in Regulations and Policies
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) seeks comments from the public on how U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can reduce administrative and other barriers and burdens within its regulations and policies, including those that prevent foreign...
State Dept. Releases FAQ on Immigrant Visa Backlog and Consular Processing
On April 13, 2021, the Department of State released frequently asked questions (FAQ) on the immigrant visa backlog and consular processing. The FAQ notes that the immigrant visa interview backlog has developed "because of limitations in staffing and other...
F-1 Students Seeking OPT Can Now File Form I-765 Online
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on April 12, 2021, that F-1 students seeking optional practical training (OPT) can now file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, online if they are filing under one of these categories:...
President Biden Picks Nominees for USCIS, CBP
President Joe Biden has chosen Ur Jaddou to lead U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and Chris Magnus to lead U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), according to reports. Below are biographical highlights. Ur Jaddou, USCIS nominee. A White House...
President Biden Will Raise Refugee Cap Following Backlash
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on April 16, 2021, that President Joe Biden plans to raise the cap on refugees for fiscal year 2021 by May 15, 2021. The announcement followed a backlash after plans were announced to keep the number of refugee admissions at...
Miller Mayer Receives Immigrant Visa Petition Approval in EB-1B Green Card Category
Miller Mayer recently received an immigrant visa petition approval in the EB-1B green card category for an outstanding professor and researcher from China specializing in urban geography. The petition was approved without a request for additional evidence. Miller...
Miller Mayer’s Steve Yale-Loehr Quoted re Family Separations
Miller Mayer immigration attorney Steve Yale-Loehr was quoted by Univision in "Are parents criminally responsible for sending their children alone to the southern border of the United States?" The article asks if a parent can be sued who pushes a child to leave his or...
Border Czar to Leave Biden Administration; Vice President to Lead Efforts with Mexico and Northern Triangle Countries
Roberta Jacobson, whom President Biden appointed as Special Assistant to the President and Coordinator for the Southwest Border, plans to leave the position at the end of April, as the number of migrants attempting to cross the border is surging. She had committed to...
