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Topic: Immigration Articles
Policy Changes to Unlawful Presence Guidance for F, J, & M Visa Holders
On August 9, 2018, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published new guidance relating to unlawful presence for F (student), J (exchange visitor), & M (vocational/technical student) nonimmigrants. This guidance also affects those on dependent...
Miller Mayer’s Steve Yale-Loehr Quoted Regarding Family Separation and Proposed Public Charge Rule
Reuters in "U.S. Judge Says Government Must Reunite Immigrant Families or Face Penalties." Mr. Yale-Loehr said fines amount to a "slap on the wrist" since the government would be paying itself, but a finding of contempt of court would be embarrassing and might lead to...
Miller Mayer recognized in Cayuga Heights Living Article, “Locally Based, Globally Renowned”
In its June issue, Cayuga Heights Living Magazine, recognizes Miller Mayer LLP for its exceptional service, both locally and internationally. The article outlines the firm’s history, growing practice, and its deep ties to the local community. Related Link: Cayuga...
Miller Mayer Immigration Attorneys Co-Authored Article on Recent Trends in Extraordinary Ability and Outstanding Professor/Researcher Green Card Petitions
Miller Mayer immigration attorneys Dave Wilks and Steve Yale-Loehr have coauthored with others an article about recent trends in USCIS Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) decisions concerning EB‑1‑A extraordinary ability and EB‑1‑B outstanding professor/researcher...
Recent Trends in EB 1 Extraordinary Ability and Outstanding Professor/Researcher Green Card Petitions
By Dan Berger, Emma Binder, Philip Katz, David Wilks, and Stephen Yale‑Loehr[1]* Introduction Practitioners have two key strategies to keep up with trends in U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) adjudications. One is following individual decisions. The...
USCIS Cautions F-1 Students About Automatic Termination of OPT If They Transfer or Begin Study at Another Educational Level
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently cautions F-1 students on Optional Practical Training (OPT) that transferring to another school or beginning study at another educational level (for example, beginning a master's program after completing a...
DHS Proposes Terminating International Entrepreneur Program
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed a rule to terminate the International Entrepreneur Program, which permits certain foreign entrepreneurs to be considered for parole to develop and build start-up businesses in the United States. The regulation DHS...
DHS Adds 15,000 H-2B Temporary Nonagricultural Worker Visas
Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen M. Nielsen announced on May 25, 2018, that the federal government will add 15,000 H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas for fiscal year 2018. Secretary Nielsen said she determined that there is a shortage of qualified,...
Entrepreneurship in the National Interest: A Review of AAO National Interest Waiver Decisions under Matter of Dhanasar
By David Wilks, Brooke Ireland, and Stephen Yale-Loehr* In December 2016, the Administrative Appeals Office (“AAO”) of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (“USCIS”) issued Matter of Dhanasar (“Dhanasar”),[1] a precedent decision issuing a new standard for...
