2015 Old Blog

USCIS is requiring a small number of DACA holders to return their 3-year employment authorization document (EAD) cards. The reason? About 2,100 3-year work authorization cards were issued after the February 16 deferred action injunction date. If you think this may apply to you, keep reading because we’ve broken down what you need to know about this important DACA update.

When President Obama introduced Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) in 2012, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) pledged to refocus its deportation efforts on the biggest threats, such as those posing a risk to public safety and national security.

Cuando el Presidente Obama introdujo las Acciones Diferidas para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA), el Departamento de Seguridad Nacional (DHS) se comprometió a reenfocar sus esfuerzos de deportación sobre las amenazas más grandes, como aquellas que suponen riesgo para la seguridad pública y la seguridad nacional.

If you’re a Canadian employer who regularly hires foreign talent, you’ve probably had to complete the Labour Market Opinion (LMO) in the past to ensure your recruitment of foreign workers doesn’t displace a Canadian citizen from the local workforce. However, the government has made changes to the market test to add more regulations and rigorous compliance aspects to the system and, as a result, renamed the process the Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA).

While the H-1B lottery season is over, if you sponsored an H-1B petition for a student with an F-1 Optional Practical Training (OPT) status, there are a few things you should know about the “Cap-Gap.”

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) receives thousands of family- and employment-based green card applications every year, which creates a backlog. As a result, the U.S. Department of State issues the monthly Visa Bulletin, allowing applicants to learn when their petition will be processed.

With Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) you can apply for a social security number and start building credit. A good credit score informs financial lenders of your trustworthiness so you can apply for student loans, a car note, and a home mortgage! However, with your new social security number comes a great deal of responsibility because while having no credit isn’t ideal, having bad credit is even worse. As a result, you must build credit smartly so you can manage it and have financial stability for the future.

Gracias a la Acción Diferida para los Llegados en la Infancia (DACA) usted puede solicitar un número de seguro social y empezar a generar historial de crédito. Un buen puntaje de crédito indica a las instituciones financieras que usted es solvente, por lo que puede postular a créditos de estudios, un crédito automotriz, ¡y un crédito hipotecario para vivienda! Sin embargo, con su nuevo número de Seguro Social viene una enorme responsabilidad porque no tener crédito no es un gran problema, pero tener un mal historial de crédito sí que es malo. En consecuencia, usted debe escribir su historial de crédito con inteligencia de manera que pueda manejarlo y tener estabilidad financiera para el futuro.

June is Immigrant Heritage Month and VISANOW is joining the nationwide celebration. The holiday was founded last year by nonprofits Welcome.us and FWD.us, which are dedicated to promoting immigration and tech communities in the U.S., respectively.

Si reúnes los requisitos para las medidas de la Administración Obama “DACA” La Acción diferida para los llegados en la infancia o “DAPA” la Acción diferida para los padres de ciudadanos y residentes permanentes legales, podrías preguntarte qué hacer hasta que se levante la medida cautelar por la acción diferida.