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The Government is not shut down AND H-1B Premium Processing is back (mostly). Even though USCIS was not closed during the shutdown, it seemed like the agencies workflows did slow down. We are at the worst processing times in a decade, for now apparent reason other than to slow down legal immigration. On a happier note, USCIS restored premium processing …

USCIS has proposed an aggressive “Public Charge” regulation that is NOT in effect (despite fears to the contrary). But, has also put into effect its new “deportation” policy, at least to a limited extent, and thankfully not applying it to employment based cases (for now) There is also lots of updated immigration news below Enjoy! Tambien, puede leer estas noticias …

The USCIS has gone live with its new policy to deny applications and petitions without requests for evidence, but has delayed its new policy to automatically issues Notices to Appear in Deportation Court if denied. There is also lots of updated immigration news below Enjoy! Tambien, puede leer estas noticias en Espanol! Upcoming Events We regularly speak at community events, …

USCIS has put on hold one of its new policy memos pertaining to placing immigrants in deportation proceedings, if, after their case is denied, they have no lawful status. Why? Read below and find out! There is also lots of updated immigration news below Enjoy! Tambien, puede leer estas noticias en Espanol! Upcoming Events We regularly speak at community events, …

The Trump administration has issued two new policies at USCIS that promise make life more difficult for business and family based immigrants. This means, more than ever, that you need experienced and properly training immigration experts on your side when filling for immigration benefits. There is also lots of updated immigration news below Enjoy! Tambien, puede leer estas noticias en …

Congratulations again to our Managing Partner, Charles Kuck, who was named as one of the top 3 business immigration lawyers in the US by Who’s Who Legal, and congratulations to our firm, Kuck Baxter Immigration, which was also named one of the top 10 business and corporate immigration law firms in the US! There is also lots of updated immigration …

Congratulations to our Managing Partner, Charles Kuck, who was named as one of the top 3 business immigration lawyers in the US by Who’s Who Legal, and congratulations to our firm, Kuck Baxter Immigration, which was also named one of the top 10 business and corporate immigration law firms in the US! There is also lots of updated immigration news …

Immigration is constantly in the news, and it is difficult to stay on top of the changing rules, laws, and policies coming from the Trump administration (and the Courts)! Congress has failed to move DACA forward. USCIS has made H-1B visas more difficult, and ICE continues it increase in enforcement against individuals and employers (and, not just against “bad hombres”). …

Immigration is constantly in the news, and it is difficult to stay on top of the changing rules, laws, and policies coming from the Trump administration (and the Courts)! DACA is active again, at least for now, TPS is ending, but extended for 18 more months for El Salvadorans, massive H-1B changes appear to be OFF the table (for now), …

We are excited to announce our change in name and our new website! All of us in immigration law know that 2017 was a very difficult year for employers, immigrants and their families, and we know that 2018 promises to be just as challenging. At Kuck Baxter Immigration we are ready for the challenges and the opportunities presented by the …