B-H1B Visa and Nearshoring in Freeport, Bahamas: A New Opportunity

Grand Bahama Port Authority (GBPA) recently created a new BH-1B visa, similar to the US H-1B visa. This visa would allow individuals to work in the Bahamas in a specialized field for three years with the option of one three-year extension. This new opportunity may be of interest to those who were not selected in the US H-1B cap selection lottery this year. Click the link below to learn more.

USCIS Announces Monitoring of Non-US Citizen Social Media Accounts

USCIS announced that effective immediately, USCIS will begin monitoring the social media accounts of non-US citizens to identify any activity associated with anti-semitic sentiments or support of designated terrorist groups. 

Important Reminder for F1 Students

Given the increase in F1 status revocations across the country, we advise students to exercise increased caution in any decision-making while on F1 status. 

If you are an international student in the United States whose visa has been revoked or you have anything on your record that you believe could impact your status, contact us and we would be happy to speak with you.

USCIS Announces Work Permit Process for Eligible Hong Kong Residents

Hong Kong has Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) which grants Hong Kong residents protection from deportation until the status expires. Under DED, Eligible Hong Kong residents are permitted to obtain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) which allow them to work in the United States. Last week, USCIS posted additional information regarding the application for Hong Kong DED-related EADs.

South Sudan Faces Travel Restrictions and Visa Revocations 

A press statement was released announcing plans to revoke all visas of citizens of South Sudan and implement travel restrictions to block their entry into the United States. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced this plan based on the African country's decision to refuse repatriated individuals. South Sudan denies this accusation as a misunderstanding.

International Student Files Lawsuit over SEVIS Termination

An international student in California whose SEVIS was terminated has just filed a lawsuit against Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and ICE Director Todd Lyons. This lawsuit is brought due to the claim that the student's SEVIS record termination violates the Due Process Clause of the Fifth Amendment and the Administrative Procedure Act. We will keep you updated.

See: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/nri/us-canada-news/an-international-student-sues-over-unilateral-sevis-termination/articleshow/120072638.cms