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Growing Use of Artificial Intelligence in U.S. Immigration Adjudications Is Driving Higher RFE and Denial Rates 

U.S. immigration agencies are rapidly expanding their use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in case processing, fraud detection, and security screening. While these systems are intended to improve efficiency, they are also contributing to a measurable rise in Requests for Evidence (RFEs), Notices of Intent to Deny (NOIDs), denials, and erroneous rejections across multiple visa categories. ...
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Thinking About Traveling Internationally? What Foreign Nationals Should Know Before Leaving the U.S. 

As we head into the holiday season, many foreign nationals living and working in the United States are considering international travel. Before making plans, it’s important to understand that international travel can still carry significant risks — especially for those with pending immigration applications or visa renewals. If travel is not absolutely necessary, we strongly ...
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Employers Advised to Prepare Now for Government Fraud Detection Site Visits 

Employers who employ H-1B, L-1, R-1 foreign nationals, or are pursuing EB-5 immigrant investor program visas should prepare for the likelihood of an unannounced site visit by the government. The USCIS Fraud Detection and National Security (FDNS) Directorate was established to investigate and prevent immigration benefit fraud. Its mission is to detect, deter, and investigate ...
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Virtual Form I-9 Inspection Pilot Program for Non-E-Verify Employers 

On August 3, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed a new pilot program for virtual Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification inspections that would apply to employers not currently enrolled in E-Verify. This proposed new rule will be open for comments for the next 60 days before its planned implementation into the Federal Register.  ...
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