Immigration Update – December 04, 2023
Headlines: Three Important Cases Pending Before U.S. Supreme Court – Three important cases are pending before the U.S. Supreme Court. According to observers, at stake are the legitimacy of the current U.S. immigration court system and a longstanding precedent decision. DOS Proposes Updates to Au Pair Exchange Visitor Program – The Department of State proposes […]
Global Immigration Update – December 04, 2023
FEATURE ARTICLE RED FLAGS IN EMPLOYMENT LAW RELATED TO IMMIGRATION: AN OVERVIEW –This article provides an update on red flags in employment law related to immigration in several countries. COUNTRY UPDATES ITALY – On November 13, 2023, the European Union (EU) Council adopted new rules to allow online filing of Schengen visa applications. Also, a […]
Immigration Update – November 27, 2023
Headlines: USCIS Expands myProgress to Forms I-485 and I-821 – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it is expanding myProgress (formerly known as personalized processing times) to Form I-821, Application for Temporary Protected Status, and Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. myProgress will initially only be available for family-based […]
Immigration Update – November 20, 2023
Headlines: DHS Increases FY 2024 Limit on H-2B Nonagricultural Workers and Provides Portability – In consultation with the Department of Labor, the Department of Homeland Security is increasing the total number of noncitizens who may receive an H-2B nonimmigrant visa by up to 64,716 for fiscal year 2024. 20,000 visas are reserved for nationals of […]
Immigration Update – November 13, 2023
Headlines: Here We Go Again: Federal Government Shutdown Possible After November 17 – As many know, before a deadline of September 30, 2023, Congress passed and President Biden signed H.R. 5860, a short-term funding bill to keep the federal government funded for 45 days. A shutdown is still possible after November 17. Apple Settles […]
Immigration Update – November 06, 2023
Headlines: Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence Includes Immigration-Related Provisions – On October 30, 2023, President Biden issued “Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence.” Section 5 of the order, “Promoting Innovation and Competition,” includes various immigration-related provisions. DHS to Supplement H-2B Cap With Nearly 65,000 Additional Visas for […]
Immigration Update – October 30, 2023
Headlines: Certain Renewal Applicants for Work Authorization Qualify for Automatic 180-Day Extension – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that certain renewal applicants who have filed Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, qualify for an automatic extension of their expiring work authorization and/or employment authorization documents while their renewal applications are pending. Texas Service Center […]
Immigration Update – October 23, 2023
Headlines: State Dept. Intends to Resume Renewal of H-1B Nonimmigrant Visas in the United States for Certain Applicants – The Department of State intends to resume the renewal of H-1B nonimmigrant visas in the United States for certain applicants, beginning with a pilot program in early 2024, and has sent its proposal to the Office […]
Global Immigration Update – October 2023
FEATURE ARTICLE DIGITAL NOMADS: AN OVERVIEW – Where are we now? This article provides an update on digital nomads in several countries. COUNTRY UPDATES INDIA – In a developing and increasingly complex story, Canada’s Prime Minister has accused India’s government of involvement in the murder of a Sikh separatist leader in Canada. This has precipitated […]
Global Immigration Update – August 2023
Feature Article ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN IMMIGRATION DECISION-MAKING: AN OVERVIEW – This article provides an overview of artificial intelligence considerations in immigration decision-making in the European Union. Country Updates CANADA – Applications are now open for the new H-1B Specialty Occupation visa holder work permit. Also, restrictions on foreigners’ authorized studies have been temporarily removed. HONG […]
Immigration Update – October 16, 2023
Headlines: USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for Temporary Nonagricultural Workers for First Half of FY 2024 – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough petitions to reach the cap on H-2B visas for temporary nonagricultural workers for the first half of fiscal year 2024. October 11, 2023, was the final receipt date for new cap-subject […]
Immigration Update – October 09, 2023
INSIDE THIS ISSUE USCIS Reminds Employers to Start Using New Form I-9 by November 1 Deadline – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reminded employers about the November 1, 2023, deadline for using the updated I-9 form with the 08/01/2023 edition date, and the Spanish version. DOS Publishes DV-2025 Instructions, List of Countries – […]
Immigration Update – October 04, 2023
Headlines: Shutdown Averted for Now; DHS Releases Fact Sheet on Potential Impact – Shortly before the deadline on September 30, 2023, Congress passed and President Biden signed H.R. 5860, a short-term funding bill to keep the federal government funded for 45 days. Also, the Department of Homeland Security released a fact sheet on the impact […]
Immigration Update – September 26, 2023
Headlines: Potential Government Shutdown Effect on Immigration Agencies – There has been much speculation that the federal government is headed for a shutdown starting October 1, 2023. A shutdown would cause many adverse immigration impacts. USCIS Issues Update on DACA Decision – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued an update about the partial stay of […]
Immigration Update – September 18, 2023
Headlines: October 2023 Visa Bulletin is Published – The October 2023 Visa Bulletin shows no significant movement, with instructions to use Chart B. USCIS Updates Policy Guidance for Extraordinary Ability and Outstanding Professor or Researcher EB-1 Immigrant Visa Classifications – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced on September 12, 2023, that it is updating the […]
Immigration Update – September 11, 2023
Headlines: HHS Creates Data-matching Program with DHS – The Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services published a notice of a new data-matching program that will allow government agencies to share personally identifiable information of HHS applicants and enrollees. State Department Jettisons 2019 Public Charge Restrictions – The Department of State issued […]
Immigration Update – September 07, 2023
Headlines: New York Leaders Press Biden Administration to Expedite Work Permits, DHS Notifies Migrants – New York City Mayor Eric Adams, along with city and union leaders, business leaders, and the governor of New York, pressed the Biden administration to expedite work permits and other types of aid for an estimated 100,000 migrants transported to […]
Immigration Update – August 28, 2023
Headlines: DOJ Sues SpaceX for Discriminating Against Asylees and Refugees in Hiring – The lawsuit alleges that SpaceX routinely discouraged asylees and refugees from applying and refused to hire or consider them because of their citizenship status. USCIS Updates Policy Guidance on CSPA ‘Sought to Acquire’ Requirement – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has […]
Immigration Update – August 21, 2023
Headlines: DHS, USCIS Reopen Field Office in Havana, Cuba – The Havana office will assist with U.S. immigration benefits and services. Services at the Havana Field Office will be available only by appointment. Ukraine TPS Extended, Redesignated; Special Student Relief Announced – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is extending and redesignating Ukraine for Temporary […]
Immigration Update – August 14, 2023
Headlines: September Visa Bulletin Includes DV-2024 Results, Availability of Employment-Based Visas, Determination of Numerical Limit on Immigrants – The Department of State’s Visa Bulletin for September includes Diversity Visa 2024 lottery results, availability of employment-based visas during September, and determination of the numerical limit on immigrants for fiscal year 2023. USCIS Reminds Employers About New […]
