Additional H-2B Visas Released for Second Half of Fiscal Year
The Department of Labor and the Department of Homeland Security recently announced that there will be 35,000 additional H-2B visas available to help meet the demand for seasonal workers....
U.S. Presidential Panel Recommends That Green Card Applications Should be Processed Within Six Months
The Biden administration is attempting to improve the processing time for applications for green cards or permanent residency. They are trying...
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Social Media Giant for Allegedly Favoring Visa Holders
An Information Technology worker has filed a lawsuit against the parent company of one of the largest social media companies on the planet, accusing it of...
DHS Introduces Greater Flexibilities for Employers Suffering From Pandemic Related Challenges
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has recently released more extensive flexibilities for completing Form I-9 in addition to extending certain...
Department of Justice Reaches Settlement With IT Staffing Company Over Claims of Immigration Related Discrimination
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently announced reaching a settlement with an information technology staffing and recruitment...
Form I-9 Compliance Pitfalls To Avoid
On October 31, 2022, Form I-9 Covid-19 accommodations will expire. Many employers already have some difficulties staying compliant with regulations when completing Form I-9 for their employees. With Covid-19...
USCIS Provides Clarification Concerning Re-Designation of EB-5 Regional Centers
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently held a listening session to inform stakeholders about the implementation of the EB-5 Reform...
Best Practices Under USCIS’s 540 Day Automatic Extension Rule
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that the automatic extension period would be lengthened for some...
Department of Justice Settles With IT Consulting Firm Over Employment Eligibility Related Discrimination
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that it has reached a settlement with a California-based IT consulting provider regarding discrimination...
Immigrant Workers Expected to Ease America’s Labor Shortage Over Coming Decade
A new report from the American Immigration Council dubbed “Amid Rising Inflation, Immigrant Workers Help Ease Labor Shortages” has shown that immigrant workers will...