Immigration News: COVID-19 Flexibilities End For New Hires, F-1, And M-Visa Students ??
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Congratulations to all new graduates!??This week, COVID-19 flexibilities are out the door as USCIS prepares to transition remote flexibility from its processes for students and new hires. Plus, resources for international students looking to work or start their own businesses.?
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Immigration Updates ??
?? ICE Ends Flexibilities for International Students on F & M Visas
Big changes are underway for international students next year. Currently enrolled F and M students are permitted to complete the 2022-2023 academic year under the flexibilities for remote or online learning, which will remain in effect until the conclusion of the summer semester in 2023. However, for the 2023-2024 academic year, these?students will no longer be allowed to count online classes towards meeting the full course of study requirement . This regulatory limit stipulates that F students may take no more than one class or three credits per term online, while M students are not permitted any online instruction.
Programs for new or re-entering students must comply with the regulatory limits on distance learning. In light of this announcement, Designated School Officials (DSOs) are advised not to issue I-20 forms for new or initial students who are located outside the United States and intend to take classes at a certified institution with online components that exceed the regulatory limits. Consequently, international students are no longer able to maintain Active status as an F-1 or M-1 nonimmigrant while taking online classes from outside the United States. Students who wish to continue their studies in F-1 or M-1 status must re-enter the United States in order to attend school.
?? Remote Work Flexibilities Ending: Employers Must Resume In-person Form I-9 Verification
Attention employers and new visa hires! Employers will be given a period of 30 days to achieve compliance after the COVID-19?I-9 flexibilities ?come to an end on July 31, 2023. Form I-9 processing entails the completion of the form on the first day of hire by the employer. Within 3 business days, the employee is obligated to provide original documentation in person to verify their identity and work authorization.
In response to the expansion of remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic, DHS and ICE suspended the physical inspection of identity and employment eligibility documents for Forms I-9 in March 2020. It was expected that the physical inspection would take place within three business days once regular post-COVID operations resumed.
In October 2022, DHS and ICE announced an extension of these flexibilities until July 31, 2023. The latest announcement now specifies that?employers have until August 30, 2023, to conduct all the necessary physical examinations of identity and employment eligibility documents for individuals hired on or after March 20, 2020. This applies specifically to those individuals whose Form I-9 identity and eligibility documents were verified through a virtual or remote examination.
?? The Future Of USCIS Lies In Its Data-driven Design
Shane Barney, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at USCIS, provides valuable insights into the agency's implementation of innovative data-driven strategies to enhance operational efficiency.?
In this video, Barney elaborates on USCIS's shift in mindset towards adopting security practices and procedures guided by data-driven principles during the pandemic, and the challenges and goals USCIS faces as they continue to tackle global mobility issues.
Immigrant Entrepreneur Toolkit ??
Suppose you have the freedom to work from anywhere. Why not sign in to your morning meeting after an early morning surf somewhere in Latin America, or negotiate with clients from an Airbnb overlooking ancient ruins on a Mediterranean island? Whether you are looking to travel from place to place while working remotely or want to try a longer stay in a new country, working remotely while exploring the world just keeps getting easier!?
The thought of launching your startup while in university might be overwhelming. Figuring out how to secure work authorization to launch your startup and possibly drop out of university might feel impossible. But the reality is, so many have gone before you!?
If your graduation is coming up, or you want to be prepared for when the time comes, you’re probably thinking about how you’ll transfer from your F-1 visa when you enter the workforce. We breakdown your options once you graduate, but here are tips you can act on now before the big day comes!
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