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: 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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Headlines: Planned Trump Mass Deportations Could Heavily Impact U.S. Farming – The Trump administration’s plans to deport millions of undocumented migrants currently in the United States could severely impact U.S. agriculture and thus reduce the food supply and raise grocery prices. ACLU SoCal Files Suit to Obtain Info on ICE Air Operations Program in Light […]

Headlines: What Should Employers and Investors Expect in the Second Trump Term? – Former President Donald Trump’s election to a second term in the White House is sure to reshape immigration law and enforcement. What should employers expect, and how can they prepare? Biden Administration’s ‘Parole in Place’ Program Struck Down by Federal Judge – […]

Headlines: USCIS Approves New Credentialing Organization for Healthcare Workers – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has approved International Education Evaluations, LLC, as a new credentialing organization for healthcare workers for certain immigration purposes. USCIS Updates Guidance for T Visas – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has revised guidance in its Policy Manual related to the […]

Headlines: OFLC Releases FAQs on Employer Needs and Communications During Recent Major Disasters – The Department of Labor’s Office of Foreign Labor Certification released frequently asked questions on issues related to employer needs and communications in Hurricane Helene-affected areas and Vermont. USCIS Updates Guidance on Expedite Requests – The update clarifies how the agency considers […]

October 1, 2024 – Cyrus D. Mehta & Partners PLLC is proud to announce its acquisition of Claudia Slovinsky and Associates, PLLC, significantly expanding and deepening its immigration law practice. Both law firms are renowned for providing exceptional legal representation in a wide range of immigration matters, including business immigration, labor certifications, removal defense, waivers, […]

Headlines: USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for First Half of FY 2025 – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough petitions to reach the congressionally mandated cap on H-2B visas for temporary nonagricultural workers for the first half of fiscal year 2025. USCIS Extends Green Card Validity to 36 Months for Renewals – U.S. Citizenship […]