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International Entrepreneur Program Continues
USCIS announced that DHS is withdrawing a 2018 proposed rule that would have removed the International Entrepreneur parole program from DHS regulations.
Biometrics Requirement Temporarily Suspended
Effective May 17, 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will temporarily suspend the biometrics submission requirement for certain applicants filing Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, requesting an extension of stay in or change of status to H-4, L-2, and E nonimmigrant status.
USCIS Allows Rescheduling of Biometric Appointments by Phone
USCIS announced on May 11, 2021, that applicants, petitioners, requestors and beneficiaries may now call to reschedule their biometric services appointments scheduled at a USCIS Application Support Center.
DOL Further Delays Prevailing Wage Computation Final Rule
The Department of Labor has delayed a final rule on prevailing wage computations from May 14, 2021, until November 14, 2022.
Biden Raises Refugee Cap to 62,500
President Biden revised the United States’ annual refugee admissions cap to 62,500 for fiscal year 2021, with a goal of 125,000 admissions for FY 2022.
Use It or Lose It – Lapsing Mineral Rights
Due to shifting commodity prices, land use regulations, and a variety of other factors, mineral interests often go unused for significant periods of time.
The Art of Racing in the Rain
The story can apply directly to issues currently facing Minnesota taxpayers. Said directly, we will have “unpredictable elements” in life. And, while those elements can be insurmountable when surfacing on their own schedule, we can have a positive impact when exercising deliberate foresight.
If I Spend Six Months and a Day in Another State, Can I Save Minnesota State Income Tax?
Minnesotans are wondering: could or should they change their residency to achieve income tax savings?
Catch Me If You Can? Practical Approaches to Preventing Check Fraud
This article outlines practical steps for banks to take to protect themselves against check fraudsters.
Citibank Unable to Recover $500 Million in Accidental Payments
The playground adage “finders keepers, losers weepers” appears to have been taken to new heights in a recent court decision authored by U.S. District Judge Jesse Furman, costing Citibank around $500 million.