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October’s DOS Visa Bulletin Indicates Reduction in Availability of EB-2 Visas

Written on October 11, 2022.

October’s DOS Visa Bulletin Indicates Reduction in Availability of EB-2 Visas October 11, 2022 The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released its Visa Bulletin for October 2022. This crucial publication contains information regarding the availability...

Department of Justice Reaches Settlement With Four Employers Over Discriminatory Job Posts

Written on October 11, 2022.

Department of Justice Reaches Settlement With Four Employers Over Discriminatory Job Posts October 11, 2022 The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced four settlements it had made with four companies. These settlements resolve the claims about how...

For Employers That Didn’t Make the H-1B Cap, There Are Still Options

Written on October 10, 2022.

For Employers That Didn’t Make the H-1B Cap, There Are Still Options October 10, 2022 The federal government announced on August 23 that it had reached the H-1B visa cap. This announcement has left some foreign national employees and employers...

Congress Passes Bill to Study Barriers to Employment for Skilled Immigrants

Written on October 10, 2022.

Congress Passes Bill to Study Barriers to Employment for Skilled Immigrants October 10, 2022 Congress has passed a bill that directs the Labor Department to research obstacles that impede skilled immigrants from securing employment in the United...

When Does an Employee’s Immigration Status Expire?

Written on October 7, 2022.

When Does an Employee’s Immigration Status Expire? October 7, 2022 When will an immigration status expire? This question seems simple to answer, but many prove mistaken or unaware of when a lawful immigration status may end. For example, many mistakenly...

The H-2A Program Causes Employers Confusion but Is Often Worthwhile

Written on October 6, 2022.

The H-2A Program Causes Employers Confusion but Is Often Worthwhile October 6, 2022 The Department of Labor (DOL) recently investigated some violations of the H-2A program in Mississippi. These investigations show how important it is to ensure...

USCIS Implements Third Phase of Premium Processing Expansion

Written on October 6, 2022.

USCIS Implements Third Phase of Premium Processing Expansion October 6, 2022 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it is implementing the next phase of its expansion of premium processing. This announcement will mark...

Tips for Employers Dealing with Work Visa Backlogs

Written on October 6, 2022.

Tips for Employers Dealing with Work Visa Backlogs October 6, 2022 Visa requests were processed very slowly during the COVID-19 pandemic and are still not processed very quickly. As a result, it has become difficult for U.S. employers who need...

USCIS Reaches Cap for H-2B Visas for Second Half of 2023 Fiscal Year

Written on October 5, 2022.

USCIS Reaches Cap for H-2B Visas for Second Half of 2023 Fiscal Year October 5, 2022 The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) received enough petitions to reach the cap for H-2B visas for temporary non-agricultural workers...

Deferral of Enforced Departure for Liberians Is Extended

Written on October 4, 2022.

Deferral of Enforced Departure for Liberians Is Extended October 4, 2022 On June 27th, 2022, the current administration issued a Memorandum on Extending and Expanding Eligibility for Deferred Enforced Departure for Liberians (Memorandum). This...

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