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USCIS Further Extends Flexibility in Responding to Certain Agency Requests

Written on August 17, 2022.

USCIS Further Extends Flexibility in Responding to Certain Agency Requests United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently announced that it is again extending the period of flexibility for responding to requests from USCIS,...

DOJ Settlement Agreement Illustrates the Risks of Discriminatory Practices in The Hiring Process

Written on August 16, 2022.

DOJ Settlement Agreement Illustrates the Risks of Discriminatory Practices in The Hiring Process A recent settlement agreement between the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and 16 major private employers has illustrated the dangers of citizenship...

The State of Employment Based Green Cards in Fiscal Year 2022

Written on August 15, 2022.

The State of Employment Based Green Cards in Fiscal Year 2022 The Department of State (DOS) has estimated that the employment-based annual visa limit will be 280,000 for the 2022 fiscal year. This limit is much higher than the typically 140,000...

Hiring Seasonal Workers? Be Ready for an I-9 Audit

Written on August 14, 2022.

Hiring Seasonal Workers? Be Ready for an I-9 Audit The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have extended their COVID-19 policy. Unfortunately, this extension made some employers less diligent...

USCIS Issues Guidance for Adjustment of Status To EB-1 and EB-2 Categories

Written on August 12, 2022.

USCIS Issues Guidance for Adjustment of Status To EB-1 and EB-2 Categories The U.S. Department of State noted a considerable advancement for Indian nationals in the second preference category for employment-based visas in their July 2022 Visa Bulletin....

What To Do If Your Employee Has A Lapse In Their EAD Validity Period?

Written on August 10, 2022.

What To Do If Your Employee Has A Lapse In Their EAD Validity Period? An employment authorization card (EAD), also known as a work permit, authorizes qualifying foreign nationals to temporarily work in the United States. EADs also count as valid...

Ombudsman Report Gives Recommendations for Improving Service

Written on August 10, 2022.

Ombudsman Report Gives Recommendations for Improving Service The ombudsman for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently published formal recommendations on ways for the USCIS to address systemic issues. The report states that...

Federal Legislation to Remove Country-Caps for Employment Based Immigrant Visas Introduced in U.S. Senate

Written on August 9, 2022.

Federal Legislation to Remove Country-Caps for Employment Based Immigrant Visas Introduced in U.S. Senate A bill to remove the 7% limit per country on employment-based immigrant visas has reached the United States Senate. This bill, the Equal Access...

Growing Number of Immigrants Turn to Court Actions to Compel USCIS Action

Written on August 8, 2022.

Growing Number of Immigrants Turn to Court Actions to Compel USCIS Action A growing number immigrants applying for visas are turning to the court system for a solution to their extended wait times concerning benefits such as work permits. According...

Category: News & Updates

USCIS Continues to Expand Premium Processing

USCIS Further Extends Flexibility in Responding to Certain Agency Requests

DOJ Settlement Agreement Illustrates the Risks of Discriminatory Practices in The Hiring Process

The State of Employment Based Green Cards in Fiscal Year 2022

Hiring Seasonal Workers? Be Ready for an I-9 Audit

USCIS Issues Guidance for Adjustment of Status To EB-1 and EB-2 Categories

What To Do If Your Employee Has A Lapse In Their EAD Validity Period?

Ombudsman Report Gives Recommendations for Improving Service

Federal Legislation to Remove Country-Caps for Employment Based Immigrant Visas Introduced in U.S. Senate

Growing Number of Immigrants Turn to Court Actions to Compel USCIS Action