Category: News & Updates

Options for H-1B Workers Who Want To Remain in the U.S. After Their Employment Is Terminated

Written on January 5, 2023.

Options for H-1B Workers Who Want To Remain in the U.S. After Their Employment Is Terminated January 5, 2023 There have been many layoffs in the tech sector in 2022, leaving many H-1B workers desperate to find another employer. Because of the large...

U.S. Department of State Cancels Routine Visa Services in China

Written on January 4, 2023.

U.S. Department of State Cancels Routine Visa Services in China January 4, 2023 The U.S. Department of State’s U.S. Mission China Consular Services recently announced that they would suspend all routine visa services indefinitely. As a result,...

Justice Department Settles With Nevada Medical Practice Over Allegations of National Origin Discrimination

Written on January 3, 2023.

Justice Department Settles With Nevada Medical Practice Over Allegations of National Origin Discrimination January 3, 2023 The Justice Department has agreed to a settlement with a medical practice in Las Vegas, Nevada. The settlement resolves a...

Waiver of In-person Interviews Being Extended for Some Non-Immigrant Visas

Written on January 2, 2023.

Waiver of In-person Interviews Being Extended for Some Non-Immigrant Visas January 2, 2023 The Secretary of State has extended the authority of consular officers to waive in-person interviews through December 31, 2023, for some non-immigrant visas....

House Drops Bill To Revise Green Cards Policy

Written on January 2, 2023.

House Drops Bill To Revise Green Card Policy January 2, 2023 The House has decided to stop considering a bill that would have allowed non-citizens with employment-based visas to obtain permanent resident cards (green cards) quickly. This decision...

Federal Government Issues Nearly Double the Number of H-2B Visas for 2023

Written on December 29, 2022.

Federal Government Issues Nearly Double the Number of H-2B Visas for 2023 December 29, 2022 The federal government has announced good news for the many businesses that need temporary or seasonal workers through the H-2B program. The government...

Florida Government Demands Organizations Provide Proof of E-Verify Compliance

Written on December 28, 2022.

Florida Government Demands Organizations Provide Proof of E-Verify Compliance December 28, 2022 The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) sent letters to six companies requesting documentation. These letters require the companies to...

Department of Justice Reaches Settlement With New Jersey IT Recruiter Over Claims It Discriminated Against U.S. Workers

Written on December 27, 2022.

Department of Justice Reaches Settlement With New Jersey IT Recruiter Over Claims It Discriminated Against U.S. Workers December 27, 2022 The Department of Justice (DOJ) has settled with a New Jersey-based IT recruiting and labor staffing provider....

DHS Issues Guidance Regarding Additional H-2B Visa Allocation

Written on December 23, 2022.

DHS Issues Guidance Regarding Additional H-2B Visa Allocation December 23, 2022 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has released guidance concerning the 64,716 H-2B temporary non-agricultural visas it made available for FY 2023. Employers...