Federal Court Finds System of Administrative Law Judges Constitutional
August 10, 2023
The U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) administrative law judge system recently received backlash due to a case concerning a New Jersey farm owner. This...
USCIS Makes New Form I-9 Available for Download
August 9, 2023
In July, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officially introduced a new Form I-9, which became available on August 1. However, the agency announced that...
U.S. Representatives Request Administration to Update Priority Dates for Skilled Visa Holders
August 8, 2023
A bipartisan group of 58 lawmakers, including Representatives Raja Krishnamoorthi and Larry Bucshon, have formally requested the U.S. House...
USCIS Announces Second Round of H-1B Lottery for FY 2024
August 7, 2023
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced they will conduct a second round of random selections for the fiscal year 2024’s H-1B cap. This round...
U.S. Congressman Introduces Bill to Double the Available H-1B Visas
August 4, 2023
A United States lawmaker recently made a significant attempt to address the demand for skilled workers. The proposed legislation would double the annual number of...
How Florida’s Mandatory E-Verify Affects Agriculture Workers
August 3, 2023
Florida’s mandate for private employers to use E-Verify took effect on July 1, 2023. However, some employers have reported a shortage of workers less than a...
DHS Introduces Family Reunifications Parole Process and Employment Authorizations for Several Countries
August 2, 2023
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched a family reunification parole program for residents of Colombia, Guatemala,...
DOJ Settles Immigration-related Discrimination Claims Against Company
August 1, 2023
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a recent settlement agreement with a Maryland-based staffing services company. This agreement addressed allegations that...
USCIS Expands myProgress to Include More Forms and Estimate Tracking
July 31, 2023
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently expanded myProgress, previously called personalized processing times. It now includes Form...
E-Verify Mandate Clarified by Florida Department of Revenue
July 28, 2023
Florida’s Senate Bill 1718 recently took effect, significantly changing the hiring process. However, these changes have left employers with many questions. The Florida...