On November 11, 2021 American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) and its litigation partners Wasden Banias and Steven Brown, announce the historic settlement with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in
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STEM OPT for 24 months?
By Catherine V. Wadhwani on
With the end of STEM OPT looming, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a much-awaited Proposed Rule on October 19, 2015, regarding STEM OPT and Cap-Gap Relief. (See …
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Cap-Subject H-1B Processing Delays
By Alka Bahal on
Concerns have been expressed recently about USCIS’ processing times and significant delays in its adjudication of H-1B cap-subject petitions at both the Vermont and California Service Centers. These delays may…
Form I-9 Expiration…or Not?
By Catherine V. Wadhwani on
USCIS instructs that the Form I-9 with an 8/31/12 Expiration Date Continues to be Valid Until Further Notice.
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