Category: News & Updates

The Fifth Circuit Invalidated DACA: What Does This Mean for Employers?

Written on October 21, 2022.

The Fifth Circuit Invalidated DACA: What Does This Mean for Employers? October 21, 2022 The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) is illegal, claiming it violates the Administrative Procedure...

Rapid Pace of Employment-Based Green Card Issuance Will Soon End If Congress Fails To Take Action

Written on October 20, 2022.

Rapid Pace of Employment-Based Green Card Issuance Will Soon End If Congress Fails To Take Action October 20, 2022 The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) expect to have processed more employment-based green cards last fiscal...

Completing the Form I-9 for Workers Under a TPS Designation

Written on October 20, 2022.

Completing the Form I-9 for Workers Under a TPS Designation October 20, 2022 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) designates nationals from certain countries with Temporary Protected Status (TPS). This temporary immigration status provides...

The Requirements for H-1B Workers To Hold Concurrent Jobs

Written on October 19, 2022.

The Requirements for H-1B Workers To Hold Concurrent Jobs Most workers on H1-B visas in the United States have full-time jobs with one employer. However, regulations allow H-1B visa holders to have concurrent employment, meaning they can work for...

DHS Public Comment Period for Changes to the Form I-9 Process Ended October 17th

Written on October 19, 2022.

DHS Public Comment Period for Changes to the Form I-9 Process End October 17th October 19, 2022 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) sought public comments on a notice of proposed rulemaking that would allow it to change the Form I-9, Employment...

H-1B Cap Petitions Take Effect on October 1st, 2022

Written on October 18, 2022.

H-1B Cap Petitions Take Effect on October 1st, 2022 October 18, 2022 The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) approved the H-1B cap petitions for the fiscal year 2023. Accordingly, the change of status file automatically took...

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US to Open 100,000 Student Visa Slots for Interviews in November

Written on October 18, 2022.

US to Open 100,000 Appointment Slots for Interviews in November October 18, 2022 The United States consulates and embassy in India will start conducting student visa interviews in mid-November. They will also be opening 100,000 slots for those...

H-1B Visas May Soon Be Stamped in the U.S. if Presidential Commission’s Recommendations are Accepted

Written on October 17, 2022.

H-1B Visas May Soon Be Stamped in the U.S. if Presidential Commission’s Recommendations are Accepted October 17, 2022 A presidential commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders recently approved a provision. The recommended provision encouraged...

Employment Authorization Options for Foreign National Students

Written on October 14, 2022.

Employment Authorization Options for Foreign National Students October 14, 2022 The United States is known for offering international students many of the best academic and vocational training opportunities in the world. As a result, students ranging...

How Concurrent Filing Permits EB-5 Investors to Acquire the Benefits of a Green Card

Written on October 14, 2022.

How Concurrent Filing Permits EB-5 Investors to Acquire the Benefits of a Green Card October 14, 2022 Though it can take a long time to get a green card, many immigrants still choose to relocate permanently to the United States. However, with the...