USCIS Issues New Guidance Regarding STEM Professionals
September 26, 2022
The United States Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently updated its guidance and initiatives concerning STEM professionals (science, technology, engineering,...
Department of Homeland Security Releases Final Version of DACA Rule
September 26, 2022
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced a final rule codifying the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. This new rule, which...
USCIS Settlement Agreement Means EB-5 Investors Can Now File for Green Cards
September 26, 2022
The USCIS reached an agreement with EB-5 Regional Centers to settle two lawsuits. The Regional Centers filed these suits with claims that the USCIS...
Investors Make Agreement with USCIS to End Suit Over EB-5 Reforms
September 26, 2022
A proposed settlement filed in California Federal Court shows that the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reached an agreement with a...
First Circuit to Hear Appeal on State Law Restricting H-2A Guestworkers
September 25, 2022
The US Court of Appeals for the First Circuit will soon rule on an appeal from a lower court. The appeal addresses the lower court’s decision to block...
USCIS Unlikely to Perform Second H-1B Lottery for FY2023
Recent United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) actions indicate that the agency will not hold a second lottery. Instead, the agency has begun sending out electronic notices...
Department of Justice Settles With Texas Harvesting Company Over Claims of Favoring H-2A Visa Holders
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it reached a settlement agreement with a Texas-based harvesting company. The agreement resolves...
The Ficsal Year 2023 H-1B Cap Has Been Reached
Many employers hoped for another round of selections for H-1B visas for 2023. Unfortunately, that will not be happening. Some registrants have received notices of non-selection to their online accounts....
New DHS Proposal Concerning Employment Eligibility Verification Process Could Pave the Way for Remote I-9 Review
Employers could soon have another option when it comes time to onboarding new employees. Currently, unless an employee works exclusively...
Major Immigration Legislation Awaits When Senate Returns From Recess
There are many immigration measures that the Senate will consider when they return from their August recess. Many of these measures would help employers, such as the following:
Farm...