In light of the recent natural catastrophes in Chile, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reminds Chileans of U.S. immigration benefits available to eligible Chilean nationals upon request. USCIS understands that a natural catastrophe can affect an individual’s ability to establish or maintain lawful immigration status. Temporary relief measures available to nationals of Chile may [...]

The new Interim Final Rule that will extend the Post-Completion Optional Practical Training for F-1 students will came into effect on April 8, 2008. The Department of Homeland Security has used this rule to make significant changes. The DHS is currently inviting comments from the public and interested readers may do so at http://www.regulations.gov/fdmspublic/component/main?main=DocumentDetail&o=09000064804b55f1. The [...]