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Schear Immigration News & Updates
From industry trends to our latest events and updates on US immigration, check out what our team is up to.
New Alien Registration and Documentation Rule
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is set to rapidly reprioritize its enforcement objectives with the revival of the “ Alien...
Jack Jrada
Apr 156 min read
DHS to Begin Screening Aliens’ Social Media Activity for Antisemitism
Effective immediately, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin screening aliens’ social media activity for...
Schear Immigration
Apr 101 min read
DHS to Require Registration & Fingerprinting for Certain Noncitizens
While not final, and exemptions to the rule still need clarifying, the US Department of Homeland Security has issued an Interim Final...
Schear Immigration
Mar 261 min read
US government’s 2026 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens on March 7
Big news alert: the US government’s 2026 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens on March 7.  What does this mean? The H-1B cap visa...
Schear Immigration
Feb 121 min read


USCIS has decided to waive COVID-19 vaccination requirements for adjustment of status applicants.
Effective Jan. 22, 2025, the USCIS will not deny any adjustment of status application based on an applicant not presenting documentation...
Schear Immigration
Jan 261 min read


How to correct I-94 errors
Please remember, it is your responsibility to retrieve your I-94 card online following each and every entry to the US. However, with the...
Schear Immigration
Dec 17, 20241 min read


What is the Visa Bulletin?
Understanding the Visa Bulletin is an important part of the picture in applying for a US green card and understanding the relevant...
Schear Immigration
Nov 27, 20241 min read
Webinar by Founding Partner Jennifer Schear on US work visa options for tech founders
Jennifer Schear took part in a second Angular Insights webinar discussing recent US immigration trends and updates. The webinar covered...
Awaken Studio
Aug 28, 20241 min read
Israeli tech community honored at NYSE as entrepreneurs ring opening bell
Proud to see that several of our clients were invited on behalf of Israeli Mapped in NY to ring the Opening Bell at NYSE and celebrate...
Awaken Studio
Aug 25, 20241 min read
Overview of U.S. Nonimmigrant Visa Processing
Applying for a visa at a U.S. Embassy can be tricky.. Find out about nonimmigrant visas and how to apply in this important update from...
Schear Immigration
Jul 8, 20241 min read
FY 2024 H-1B Cap Registration Period Opens on March 1, 2023
The H-1B cap online registration period is fast approaching! US employers will need to register in advance  to be eligible for the H-1B...
Schear Immigration
Feb 7, 20231 min read
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