Category: News & Updates

Tips for Employers Preparing for the 2024 H-1B Cap Season

Written on December 1, 2022.

Tips for Employers Preparing for the 2024 H-1B Cap Season December 1, 2022 As 2022 comes to a close, the registration window for the 2024 H-1B fiscal year comes close to opening. The H-1B visa is one of the most widely demanded non-immigrant visa...

State Department Announces Visa Processing

Department Announces Visa Processing Wait Times Expected to Reach Pre-Pandemic Levels in FY 2023

Written on December 1, 2022.

State Department Announces Visa Processing Wait Times Expected to Reach Pre-Pandemic Levels in FY 2023 December 1, 2022 The Department of State (DOS) has announced that the agency’s work to reduce processing times has made significant progress....

Is Your Organization Ready for a Visit From ICE?

Written on December 1, 2022.

Is Your Organization Ready for a Visit From ICE? December 1, 2022 When it comes to the hiring process, correctly completing the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) is one of the most crucial steps to get right. This process ensures that...

Department of Justice Settles With Confectionary Company Over Discrimination in Form I-9 Process

Written on November 30, 2022.

Department of Justice Settles With Confectionary Company Over Discrimination in Form I-9 Process November 30, 2022 The Department of Justice (DOJ) has reached a settlement agreement with a New York-based operator of bakeries and retail boutiques...

Understanding the New Changes to the EB-5 Program

Written on November 30, 2022.

Understanding the New Changes to the EB-5 Program November 30, 2022 The EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 increased the minimum amount an investor must invest to qualify for a green card. The Act now requires a minimum capital investment of...

USCIS Announces That Certain Ukrainian and Afghan Nationals Are Work Authorized Incident to Parole

Written on November 30, 2022.

USCIS Announces That Certain Ukrainian and Afghan Nationals Are Work Authorized Incident to Parole November 30, 2022 The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that Afghan and Ukrainian nationals with certain classes...

CBP Moves Forward With Elimination of Passport Stamps

Written on November 28, 2022.

CBP Moves Forward With Elimination of Passport Stamps November 28, 2022 The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency performs inspections at the US borders. Recently, the CBP announced it intends to stop issuing entry stamps on...

First Circuit Rules Against Maine Law Blocking H-2A Forestry Workers

Written on November 28, 2022.

First Circuit Rules Against Maine Law Blocking H-2A Forestry Workers November 28, 2022 The Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has issued a notable ruling regarding a state law that barred non-resident workers from hauling logs within Maine...

Key Regulations Under DOL’s Final H-2A Rule

Written on November 25, 2022.

Key Regulations Under DOL’s Final H-2A Rule November 25, 2022 The US Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued new regulations that amend the H-2A agricultural guest worker visa program. The new regulations change how to formulate prevailing wages,...

DHS Extends Temporary Protected Status and Employment Authorization for Several Countries

Written on November 24, 2022.

DHS Extends Temporary Protected Status and Employment Authorization for Several Countries November 24, 2022 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and employment authorization documents...