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DOL Proposal to Update Schedule A Occupations
January 12, 2024 | Blog | By Shannon N. Parker
Analysis: Employment-based Permanent Residence Retrogressions
October 16, 2023 | Blog | By Arash R. Bahar
Over the past several months, the Department of State (DOS) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have announced additional backlogs in the permanent residence (Green Card) quota system. These additional backlogs have forced employers and their foreign national employees to adjust strategy in applying for permanent residence, and in maintaining lawful status and employment authorization in the U.S.
The International Entrepreneur Parole Rule: USCIS Provides Further Guidance
June 22, 2023 | Blog | By Angel Feng
Issues with USCIS online H-1B cap registration access
March 8, 2023 | Blog | By John Quill
A number of attorneys and employers have reported issues in accessing the USCIS online H-1B cap registration system at https://my.uscis.gov/. Most recently, a number of company representatives have been unable to access their cases, as the system is not accepting the employer’s unique passcode review and verify H-1B registrations. The American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA) has received a number of reports that H-1B Registrant, Attorney and Employer accounts are not functioning past the login section.
U.S. Passport Processing, Pilot Program for Online U.S. Passport Renewals
January 9, 2023 | Blog | By Colleen DiNicola
In August 2022, the U.S. State Department introduced a pilot program to allow eligible applicants to renew U.S. passports online. Over 25,000 applications were submitted within the first two weeks of the online system. Given its success, the State Department opened two additional rounds of online applications in September and November 2022. Although an exact date has not been announced, the State Department has stated that it intends to implement a permanent launch in the first quarter of 2023.
In anticipation of this new system, the State Department has established the eligibility criteria and process for renewing a U.S. passport online.
Department of State provides option of four-year TN Visa for Mexican Citizens
January 5, 2023 | Blog | By Lindsey Steinberg
The U.S. State Department recently updated its visa reciprocity schedule for citizens of Mexico, and now provides two visa validity period options for TN visa applicants. Mexican citizens may request a 48-month TN visa validity period by paying a visa reciprocity fee of $382. Alternatively, they can request a 12-month TN visa validity period by paying a reciprocity fee of $104. This option also applies to TD visa applicants (the dependents of TN visa holders). The visa reciprocity fees are in addition to the $160 visa application fee (MRV fee). The visa reciprocity fee is only charged if the visa is approved. Below is a summary of the effect of the new four-year visa option.
Form I-9 Requirements Flexibility Extended Until July 31, 2023
November 7, 2022 | Blog | By Kami Groom
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) have announced yet another extension to flexibility relating to in-person Form I-9 compliance. The policy, which was originally announced on March 19, 2020, was previously set to expire on October 31, 2022. With this new extension, the policy will remain in effect until July 31, 2023.
DHS Seeks Public Comment on Proposed Alternatives to I-9 Process – Comment Deadline is Two Weeks Away
September 28, 2022 | Blog | By Juan Steevens
The Department of Homeland Security is seeking public comment on its proposed changes to I-9 document examination requirements, including one which would create a framework allowing DHS to pilot or implement permanent alternatives to in-person I-9 document examination requirements.
U.S. Department of Homeland Security Extends Flexibilities for Immigration Processes in Response to COVID-19, But Uncertainty Lies on the Other Side of the Pandemic
January 18, 2022 | Blog | By Juan Steevens
Facebook enters Settlement Agreement regarding PERM Labor Certification Recruiting Practices
October 21, 2021 | Blog | By William Coffman
Form I-9 Requirements Flexibility Extended until December 31, 2021
September 9, 2021 | Blog | By Juan Steevens
USCIS Conducts Second H-1B Cap Lottery
August 10, 2021 | Blog | By Lindsey Steinberg
Form I-9 Requirements Flexibility Extended until August 31, 2021
June 1, 2021 | Blog
USCIS Announces Two Year Suspension of Biometric Screening Requirement for H-4, L-2 and E visa holders
May 6, 2021 | Blog | By Lindsey Steinberg
U.S. Customs and Border Protection in the Buffalo area recommends appointments for Canadians applying for TN and L-1 status
April 29, 2021 | Blog | By Lindsey Steinberg
E-Verify Development: USCIS Now Enforcing Ten Federal Working Day Period for Employers to Take Action on E-Verify Tentative Nonconfirmations (TNCs)
April 13, 2021 | Blog | By Susan Cohen
President Biden Rescinds Muslim travel bans
January 26, 2021 | Blog
Ongoing USCIS Delays in Issuing Receipt Notices
December 17, 2020 | Blog | By John Quill
Form I-9 Requirements Flexibility Extended until December 31, 2020
November 19, 2020 | Blog
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