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USCIS Returns All Unselected FY 2020 H1B Cap-Subject Petitions

On August 15, 2019, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it had returned all unselected FY 2020 H1B cap-subject petitions.

Kazakhstan Maintains Suspension on Adoptions by Americans

On July 12, 2019, the U.S. Department of State announced that it had confirmed with the Government of Kazakhstan that intercountry adoptions between the United States and Kazakhstan remains suspended.

Proving Medical Malpractice – What Attorneys Consider

Pennsylvania medical malpractice law is complicated, and not everything that goes wrong during a medical procedure is grounds for a valid medical malpractice case. If you have been injured by a medical professional or institution, you should seek the advice of an experienced medical malpractice attorney to see whether you have grounds for a lawsuit to receive compensation. 

Sierra Leone Lifts Suspension of Intercountry Adoptions

The Department of State (DOS) noted that the Government of Sierra Leone did not extend its suspension of processing new intercountry adoptions beyond June 3, 2019.

Troubling Move By Trump Administration to Decertify Immigration Judge Union

In what I find to be troubling news, Fox News reports that the Trump Administration is moving to decertify the National Association of Immigration Judges (NAIJ).

Can I Relocate and Take My Kids After a Divorce?

If you are thinking of relocating after divorce, it is best to speak with an experienced St. Louis divorce lawyer who can advise you on how best to proceed.

USCIS Will Maintain Only Seven International Field Offices

On August 9, 2019, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will only maintain international field offices at seven locations going forward.

DHS Publishes Comprehensive New Public Charge Rule (Effective October 15, 2019)

On August 14, 2019, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had published a final rule in the Federal Register regarding the public charge ground of inadmissibility.

USCIS Issues Reminder About New Form I-129 Rejection Policies

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a reminder that on August 5, 2019, it has implemented a policy rejecting Form I-129 petitions that do not include the petitioner’s or applicant’s name and primary U.S. office address on Part 1 of the form.

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