DHS Pauses Humanitarian Parole Programs On January 23, 2025, the top official at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reportedly ordered a pause of various humanitarian parole programs while the agency assesses them, following an email order from the acting head of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to conduct such a review. The New […]
Headlines: The First Week: Round-Up of Key Trump Immigration Actions – This article summarizes key highlights among the flurry of immigration-related actions since President Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2025. Senate Confirms Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary – The U.S. Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security. She will oversee U.S. Citizenship […]
Headlines: Inauguration Eve: A Nation Holds Its Breath – What will actually happen and when, in the short term and over the long term? Only time will tell. Discussion and preparation on both sides have been wide-ranging. This article summarizes select highlights. USCIS Updates Guidance on EB-2 National Interest Waivers – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration […]
Headlines: USCIS Updates O-1 Guidance on Extraordinary Ability Evidence – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services updated its policy guidance, effective immediately, to clarify how it evaluates evidence to determine eligibility for O-1A nonimmigrants of extraordinary ability, including adding examples of evidence for individuals in critical and emerging technologies. Cap Reached for Additional H-2B Returning Worker […]
Headlines: OFLC Reminds Employers About H-2B Application Filing Timelines for 2025 Peak Filing Season – The filing window to submit an H-2B Application for Temporary Employment Certification (Form ETA-9142B and appendices) requesting work start dates of April 1, 2025, or later, opened on January 1, 2025. VWP Designated Countries List To Be Updated on Website, […]
Headlines: Recent Pro-H-1B Worker Comments by Trump Advisers Spark Public Backlash in Republican Party – Several top advisers to President-elect Trump have expressed support for high-skilled foreign workers coming to the United States on H-1B visas, but many Trump supporters strongly oppose immigration of any kind. New Form I-129 Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker To […]
New York, NY — December 30, 2024 — Cyrus D. Mehta & Partners PLLC, a distinguished leader in immigration law based in New York, is thrilled to announce that Kaitlyn Box will be elevated to Partner effective January 1, 2025. This marks a significant milestone in Kaitlyn’s impressive career, as she joins the leadership alongside […]
Headlines: DHS Final Rule Updates H-1B Program, Form I-129 – The Department of Homeland Security announced a final rule, effective January 17, 2025, that will “significantly enhance U.S. companies’ ability to fill job vacancies in critical fields, strengthening our economy.” DHS Final Rule Updates H-2A, H-2B Programs – The Department of Homeland Security announced a […]
Details: Foreign Students Warned to Arrive on Campus Before Trump Administration Begins – Colleges and universities are warning foreign students to return to campus before President-elect Trump’s inauguration on January 20, 2025. DHS Announces Permanent Increase of Automatic Extension Period for Certain Work Authorization Renewal Applicants – Effective January 13, 2025, the Department of Homeland […]
Headlines: DOS Removes China, India, Others From Countries on Skills List for Exchange Visitors – The Department of State is updating the countries on the Exchange Visitors Skills List. DOS has removed China and India, among others, from the list. DOS is not updating the skills on the list. FY 2025 H-1B Cap Reached, USCIS […]
