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Employers Should Begin Preparing for July 31st Expiration of Form I-9 Remote Review Flexibilities

Written on April 26, 2023.

Employers Should Begin Preparing for July 31st Expiration of Form I-9 Remote Review Flexibilities April 26, 2023 The flexibilities that allowed employers to inspect employment eligibility verification (Form I-9) remotely documentation will soon...

DOJ Reaches Settlement Over Immigration-Related Discrimination With Idaho-Based Semiconductor Manufacture

Written on April 26, 2023.

DOJ Reaches Settlement Over Immigration-Related Discrimination With Idaho-Based Semiconductor Manufacturer April 26, 2023 The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a settlement agreement with a semiconductor memory and storage device manufacturer...

Auto Manufacturer Reaches $365,000 Settlement Over Form I-9 Violations

Written on April 25, 2023.

Auto Manufacturer Reaches $365,000 Settlement Over Form I-9 Violations April 25, 2023 One of the largest auto manufacturers in the U.S. has reached a settlement agreement with the Department of Justice (DOJ) concerning alleged Form I-9 violations....

Employers May File H-2B Visa Petitions for Latter Half of 2023 Fiscal Year

Written on April 24, 2023.

Employers May File H-2B Visa Petitions for Latter Half of 2023 Fiscal Year April 24, 2023 The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it will accept petitions for H-2B employees for the late second half of the fiscal...

Department of State Releases May 2023 Visa Bulletin

Written on April 21, 2023.

Department of State Releases May 2023 Visa Bulletin April 21, 2023 Employers sponsoring foreign national workers should know about the recent “retrogressed” cut-off dates for specific visa applications. This change is due to the increasing...

Senators Introduce H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act to Make Broad Changes to H and L Visa Programs

Written on April 20, 2023.

Senators Introduce H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act to Make Broad Changes to H and L Visa Programs April 20, 2023 In March 2023, the U.S. Senate received the H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act. This legislation would significantly affect these two crucial...

DOJ Reaches Settlement Over I-9 Violations with Florida Based Restaurant Franchise

Written on April 19, 2023.

DOJ Reaches Settlement Over I-9 Violations with Florida Based Restaurant Franchise April 19, 2023 The U.S. Justice Department has announced that it has reached a settlement agreement with a Florida-based restaurant franchisee. According to the...

For Those in Long Visa Interview Queues Travel May Be the Answer

Written on April 18, 2023.

For Those in Long Visa Interview Queues Travel May Be the Answer April 18, 2023 In regions like India, thousands of individuals waiting for employment-based visas have waited years to receive an interview date. Unfortunately, many H-1B, L-1, and...

U.S. District Judge Rules H-4 Spouses Can Work Even If the H-1B Visa Holder Loses Job

Written on April 17, 2023.

U.S. District Judge Rules H-4 Spouses Can Work Even If the H-1B Visa Holder Loses Job April 17, 2023 A District Judge recently ruled that the spouses of H-1B visa holders may work in the United States. This decision led to a rejected lawsuit that...

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

Written on April 14, 2023.

USCIS Reaches Supplemental H-2B Cap for Early Second Half of Fiscal Year 2023 April 14, 2023 The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) made an announcement concerning the supplemental H-2 cap. As of March 30, 2023, the USCIS has reached...

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