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USCIS Offices Reopening June 4th

Article: USCIS Offices Reopening June 4th

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) offices have been closed since March 18 due to the Covid-19 global pandemic. USCIS has announced that it is preparing to reopen its offices on June 4.

Workers on Temporary Visas Unlikely to Receive Reprieve

Article: Workers on Temporary Visas Unlikely to Receive Reprieve

Coronavirus-related job losses in the U.S. have been severe.  Millions of people have been let go, furloughed, or laid off.  Foreign workers on non-immigrant visas, such as the H-1B visa, have not been spared.

Speeding Tickets Citing 100+ MPH Surge in California

Article: Speeding Tickets Citing 100+ MPH Surge in California

Empty California highways have led to a spike in speeding tickets issued for driving in excess of 100 mph.  According to the California Highway Patrol (CHP), in the month after Safer at Home was enacted, nearly 87 percent more drivers were cited for excessive speeding.

Trump Administration Hints at Suspending All U.S. Immigration

Article: Trump Administration Hints at Suspending All U.S. Immigration

The Trump administration plans to issue an executive order temporarily banning all immigration to the United States as a response to the Covid-19 pandemic.

Teaching Children About Being Arrested

Article: Teaching Children About Being Arrested

Among the many things parents hope their children never have to go through is being placed under arrest by law enforcement.  But if the current national situation has taught us anything, it's best to be prepared for the unexpected.

Smoking and Vaping Considered Covid-19 Risk Factor

Article: Smoking and Vaping Considered Covid-19 Risk Factor

Health officials are warning smokers and vapers that tobacco and vaping products that require inhalation may carry multiple risks during the Covid-19 pandemic.

National Dog Bite Prevention Week Begins Sunday

Article: National Dog Bite Prevention Week Begins Sunday

Any dog can bite, but nearly every dog bite is preventable.  That is the message promoted during National Dog Bite Prevention Week, which begins on April 12.

2020 (Fiscal Year 2021) H-1B Petition Filing Period Begins

Article: 2020 (Fiscal Year 2021) H-1B Petition Filing Period Begins

The H-1B lottery for 2020 is over and the petition filing period has begun.  The random selection process was a little different this year, requiring an electronic registration to be eligible, but not requiring a completed and approved H-1B petition to register.