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Employers: Non-compliance with #I9 documentation requirements can result in penalties ranging from minor warnings to jail time. Consult an immigration attorney today to arrange a worksite compliance audit and help avoid costly errors. #ImmLexLawGroup #visas #immigration https://www.businessmanagementdaily.com//organizing-i-9-do

U.S. Visa Applicants: Before scheduling your visa interview, be sure to first consult an immigration attorney and to read this: #ImmLexLawGroup #visas #immigration https://www.cntraveller.in//what-to-expect-at-the-us-vis/

What countries' citizens were the big winners of this year's U.S. #DV2020 #visalottery? You might me surprised. #ImmLexLawGroup #immigration #visas https://www.miamiherald.com//immigra/article233211856.html

Immigrant Sponsors: The Affidavit of Support is a binding contract between the sponsor & the federal government. If the sponsored immigrant receives any federal means-tested public benefits, the sponsor must reimburse the benefits-granting agency for every dollar of benefits received. #ImmLexLawGroup #visas #immigration https://www.uscis.gov//presidential-memorandum-enforcing-l

@TravelGov added 2 requirements for this year's Diversity #visalottery: applicants must now have a valid, unexpired passport to register & failure to provide all required info results in mandatory disqualification. #ImmLexLawGroup #visas #immigration https://www.miamiherald.com//immigra/article231301803.html

@USCIS will begin #premiumprocessing for remaining #H1B cap-subject petitions on June 10 and will temporarily suspend the use of pre-paid mailers to send out final notices. #ImmLexLawGroup #visas #immigration https://www.uscis.gov//premium-processing-begins-remaining

@USCIS released its FY2018 Statistical Annual Report containing statistical info on the most popular & widely-used benefits & programs administered by the agency. #ImmLexLawGroup #visas #immigration https://www.uscis.gov//uscis-releases-2018-statistical-ann

International Students: If you weren't selected in the #H1B #visa lottery, its time to consider your options. #ImmLexLawGroup #immigration https://www.studyinternational.com//what-happens-if-you-o/

@TravelGov has implemented social media screening as part of the #visa application process. Virtually all applicants must now submit their usernames, previous email addresses & phone numbers. #ImmLexLawGroup #immigration #visas https://techcrunch.com//u-s-state-department-begins-socia/

@DHSgov to increase #SEVIS fees for international students (F & M), exchange visitors (J) and SEVP-certified schools. The new fees will take effect June 24, 2019. #ImmLexLawGroup #visas #immigration https://www.ice.gov//new-increased-fees-international-stud

@USCIS long-promised rule to strip #h4 #visa holders of employment authorization coming this month. #ImmLexLawGroup #immigration #visas https://www.mercurynews.com//h-1b-visa-government-says-wo/

@USCIS completed data entry for all FY2020 #H1B cap-subject petitions selected in the lottery & will begin returning all unselected H-1B cap-subject petitions. If you were not selected, contact an immigration attorney for options. #ImmLexLawGroup #visas #immigration https://www.uscis.gov//uscis-completes-data-entry-fiscal-y

@CBP is cracking down on #visa overstays, using facial recognition of departing passengers. The agency aims to have 97% of departing passengers scanned within 4 years. #ImmLexLawGroup #immigration #visas https://www.pcmag.com//departing-a-us-airport-your-face-wi