# uscis (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover uscis. Page: Feed: --- ## [What Happens If the U.S. Office Fails During Your L-1 Stay?](https://rjimmigrationlaw.com/resources/what-happens-if-the-u-s-office-fails-during-your-l-1-stay/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=what-happens-if-the-u-s-office-fails-during-your-l-1-stay) _2026-08-22 · Rebecca Kroll · Richards and Jurusik | Immigration Lawyers | Buffalo, NY_ What if the U.S. entity shuts down during your L-1 stay? Learn the immigration consequences, risks, and options to maintain lawful status. The post What Happens If the U.S. Office Fails During Your L-1 Stay? first appeared on Richards and Jurusik | Immigration Lawyers | Buffalo, NY . ## [USCIS Updates Form I-485: New Edition Required Starting September 18, 2026](https://rjimmigrationlaw.com/resources/uscis-updates-form-i-485-new-edition-required-starting-september-18-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=uscis-updates-form-i-485-new-edition-required-starting-september-18-2026) _2026-08-20 · Rebecca Kroll · Richards and Jurusik | Immigration Lawyers | Buffalo, NY_ USCIS will require a new edition of Form I-485 starting September 18, 2026, with no grace period for older forms. Learn what adjustment of status applicants need to know. The post USCIS Updates Form I-485: New Edition Required Starting September 18, 2026 first appeared on Richards and Jurusik | Immigration Lawyers | Buffalo, NY . ## [Can You Apply for a TN Visa Without a College or University Degree?](https://rjimmigrationlaw.com/resources/can-you-apply-for-a-tn-visa-without-a-college-or-university-degree/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=can-you-apply-for-a-tn-visa-without-a-college-or-university-degree) _2026-08-20 · Rebecca Kroll · Richards and Jurusik | Immigration Lawyers | Buffalo, NY_ Not every TN profession requires a bachelor’s degree. Some applicants may qualify through alternative credentials, certificates, diplomas, licenses, or experience. The post Can You Apply for a TN Visa Without a College or University Degree? first appeared on Richards and Jurusik | Immigration Lawyers | Buffalo, NY . ## [USCIS Issues New Public Charge Guidance Effective September 18, 2026](https://rjimmigrationlaw.com/resources/uscis-issues-new-public-charge-guidance-effective-september-18-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=uscis-issues-new-public-charge-guidance-effective-september-18-2026) _2026-08-19 · Siana Mclean · Richards and Jurusik | Immigration Lawyers | Buffalo, NY_ USCIS has issued new public charge guidance effective September 18, 2026. Learn how benefits, finances, Form I-864, and other factors may affect green card applicants. The post USCIS Issues New Public Charge Guidance Effective September 18, 2026 first appeared on Richards and Jurusik | Immigration Lawyers | Buffalo, NY . ## [Five Years of Experience, One Successful TN Visa Approval](https://rjimmigrationlaw.com/resources/five-years-of-experience-one-successful-tn-visa-approval/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=five-years-of-experience-one-successful-tn-visa-approval) _2026-08-19 · Jeremy Richards · Richards and Jurusik | Immigration Lawyers | Buffalo, NY_ Through careful documentation of his professional experience and consulting role, we helped our client successfully secure TN status as a Management Consultant at the U.S. border. “Working with Jeremy and Manjot was a great experience. They were extremely knowledgeable and made sure we had everything we needed to feel fully prepared for my husband’s TN visa application. Their guidance made… ## [Preparing for an ICE Check-In: What to Know Before Your Appointment](https://rjimmigrationlaw.com/resources/preparing-for-an-ice-check-in-what-to-know-before-your-appointment/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=preparing-for-an-ice-check-in-what-to-know-before-your-appointment) _2026-08-19 · Siana Mclean · Richards and Jurusik | Immigration Lawyers | Buffalo, NY_ An ICE check-in can be an important part of an immigration case. Learn how to verify your appointment, organize documents, understand the process, and prepare before reporting. The post Preparing for an ICE Check-In: What to Know Before Your Appointment first appeared on Richards and Jurusik | Immigration Lawyers | Buffalo, NY . ## [Flying to Canada with a DUI? What To Know Before Your Flight](https://rjimmigrationlaw.com/resources/flying-to-canada-with-a-dui-what-to-know-before-your-flight/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=flying-to-canada-with-a-dui-what-to-know-before-your-flight) _2026-08-19 · Christine Jurusik · Richards and Jurusik | Immigration Lawyers | Buffalo, NY_ A past DUI could create problems when flying to Canada, even if the conviction happened years ago. Before booking your trip or boarding your flight, learn how Canadian criminal inadmissibility works, what can happen at the airport, and whether options such as a Temporary Resident Permit (TRP) or Criminal Rehabilitation may be available. The post Flying to Canada with a DUI? What To Know Before… ## [New BIA Decision Changes the Advance Parole Landscape for People With Unlawful Presence](https://rjimmigrationlaw.com/resources/matter-of-delcarmen-lara-new-bia-decision-changes-the-advance-parole-landscape-for-people-with-unlawful-presence/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=matter-of-delcarmen-lara-new-bia-decision-changes-the-advance-parole-landscape-for-people-with-unlawful-presence) _2026-08-18 · Siana Mclean · Richards and Jurusik | Immigration Lawyers | Buffalo, NY_ A new BIA decision changes a long-standing rule involving Advance Parole and unlawful presence. Matter of Delcarmen-Lara holds that travel on Advance Parole can constitute a “departure” that triggers the 10-year unlawful-presence bar. The post New BIA Decision Changes the Advance Parole Landscape for People With Unlawful Presence first appeared on Richards and Jurusik | Immigration Lawyers |… ## [USCIS Updates Forms I-539 and I-765: New Editions Required Starting September 15, 2026](https://rjimmigrationlaw.com/resources/uscis-updates-forms-i-539-and-i-765-new-editions-required-starting-september-15-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=uscis-updates-forms-i-539-and-i-765-new-editions-required-starting-september-15-2026) _2026-08-17 · Rebecca Kroll · Richards and Jurusik | Immigration Lawyers | Buffalo, NY_ USCIS will require new editions of Forms I-539 and I-765 starting September 15, 2026, with no grace period for older forms. Learn what applicants need to know to avoid a rejected filing. The post USCIS Updates Forms I-539 and I-765: New Editions Required Starting September 15, 2026 first appeared on Richards and Jurusik | Immigration Lawyers | Buffalo, NY . ## [New Asylum Pretermission Rule: What Affirmative Asylum Applicants Should Know](https://rjimmigrationlaw.com/resources/new-asylum-pretermission-rule-what-affirmative-asylum-applicants-should-know/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-asylum-pretermission-rule-what-affirmative-asylum-applicants-should-know) _2026-08-17 · Siana Mclean · Richards and Jurusik | Immigration Lawyers | Buffalo, NY_ A new USCIS rule changes how some affirmative asylum applications may be reviewed, including the possibility of a decision without an asylum interview. Here is what applicants should understand. The post New Asylum Pretermission Rule: What Affirmative Asylum Applicants Should Know first appeared on Richards and Jurusik | Immigration Lawyers | Buffalo, NY . ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/cHh4RJX72woL) _2026-08-17 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [A different kind of AfghanEvac Weekly Update | August 17, 2026](https://updates.afghanevac.org/p/a-different-kind-of-afghanevac-weekly) _2026-08-17 · AfghanEvac · AfghanEvac_ No briefing this week. A thank you, the letters that came back from allies and volunteers, and what we just learned about September. ## [The L-1A New Office Business Plan: What USCIS Actually Wants to See](https://rjimmigrationlaw.com/resources/the-l-1a-new-office-business-plan-what-uscis-actually-wants-to-see/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-l-1a-new-office-business-plan-what-uscis-actually-wants-to-see) _2026-08-16 · Rebecca Kroll · Richards and Jurusik | Immigration Lawyers | Buffalo, NY_ For an L-1A new office petition, the business plan is not a formality - it is the document USCIS uses to determine whether your U.S. operation will grow into a functioning business capable of supporting an executive or managerial role within one year. Here is what it needs to show and why it matters more than ever in 2026. The post The L-1A New Office Business Plan: What USCIS Actually Wants to… ## [E-3 Visa vs H-1B: Which Is Better for Australians?](https://rjimmigrationlaw.com/resources/e-3-visa-vs-h-1b-which-is-better-for-australians/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=e-3-visa-vs-h-1b-which-is-better-for-australians) _2026-08-13 · Brandon Beasley · Richards and Jurusik | Immigration Lawyers | Buffalo, NY_ For Australian professionals seeking U.S. employment, the E-3 visa often provides a faster, simpler, and more flexible alternative to the H-1B visa. This guide compares eligibility, costs, timelines, work authorization benefits, and long-term immigration considerations. The post E-3 Visa vs H-1B: Which Is Better for Australians? first appeared on Richards and Jurusik | Immigration Lawyers |… ## [How an Exceptional Career Opened the Door to U.S. Permanent Residence](https://rjimmigrationlaw.com/resources/how-an-exceptional-career-opened-the-door-to-u-s-permanent-residence/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-an-exceptional-career-opened-the-door-to-u-s-permanent-residence) _2026-08-13 · Jeremy Richards · Richards and Jurusik | Immigration Lawyers | Buffalo, NY_ Through strategic guidance, and a personalized legal approach, we helped our client successfully transition from TN status to permanent residence while continuing to advance their career in the United States. “They helped prepare my TN visa application quickly and professionally, everything was very clear and had I no issues. I used them again to apply for a green card and they were great." -… ## [AfghanEvac Weekly Update | August 10, 2026](https://updates.afghanevac.org/p/afghanevac-weekly-update-august-10) _2026-08-10 · AfghanEvac · AfghanEvac_ Last week was a banner week: two bills introduced, a flagship report released, and we're just getting started ## [AfghanEvac Weekly Update | August 3, 2026](https://updates.afghanevac.org/p/afghanevac-weekly-update-august-3) _2026-08-03 · AfghanEvac · AfghanEvac_ USCIS ended the guarantee of an asylum interview. Plus, a secretive removal court created in 1996 holds its first hearing, a letter that arrived a hundred times, and two wins worth having. ## [SPECIAL EDITION: Three actions. Two deadlines. About ten minutes of your time.](https://updates.afghanevac.org/p/special-edition-three-actions-two) _2026-07-29 · AfghanEvac · AfghanEvac_ Congress can protect Afghan allies who are already here, and two federal rules would strip their right to work and their day in court. You can weigh in on all three this week. ## [AfghanEvac Weekly Update | July 27, 2026](https://updates.afghanevac.org/p/afghanevac-weekly-update-july-27) _2026-07-27 · AfghanEvac · AfghanEvac_ A bipartisan bill to shield Afghans from deportation, a pathways tool that broke through globally, and new warnings families need to see. ## [SPECIAL EDITION: Bipartisan Afghanistan TPS Act of 2026](https://updates.afghanevac.org/p/special-edition-bipartisan-afghanistan) _2026-07-24 · AfghanEvac · AfghanEvac_ A bipartisan bill would stop the deportation of Afghans this country promised to protect. Here is what it does, how it shields our allies, and what it will take to pass it. ## [AfghanEvac Weekly Update | July 20, 2026](https://updates.afghanevac.org/p/afghanevac-weekly-update-july-20) _2026-07-20 · AfghanEvac · AfghanEvac_ A landmark report built for the courtroom, a website rebuilt into an arsenal, and a federal judge who refused to let the administration freeze Afghan cases again. ## [Fast, secure international transfers (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/9ULm7Gxb3qaW) _2026-07-20 · **Sponsored**_ Bank transfer, cash pickup, mobile wallet — low fees and real-time tracking ## [AfghanEvac Weekly Update -- July 13, 2026](https://updates.afghanevac.org/p/afghanevac-weekly-update-july-13) _2026-07-13 · AfghanEvac · AfghanEvac_ Three members of Congress said it on the record, a nonsense reply from USCIS, and the sudden loss of a Republican champion for Afghans ## [AfghanEvac Weekly Update | July 6, 2026](https://updates.afghanevac.org/p/afghanevac-weekly-update-july-6-2026) _2026-07-06 · AfghanEvac · AfghanEvac_ A map for the maze, a win at the Supreme Court, and a letter to every employer who got it wrong. ## [AfghanEvac Weekly Update | June 29, 2026](https://updates.afghanevac.org/p/afghanevac-weekly-update-june-29) _2026-06-29 · AfghanEvac · AfghanEvac_ A federal judge shuts down ICE courthouse arrests nationwide, an Afghan ally dies in custody and the government calls it an accident, and the Supreme Court narrows the door for refugees