DHS Extends TPS Re-Registration Periods for Several Designations
December 22, 2023
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently issued a Federal Register notice extending the re-registration period for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries....
H-1B Domestic Visa Renewal Pilot Program To begin in January
December 21, 2023
Starting in January, some H-1B workers in specialty occupations will be permitted to renew their visas in the United States. This change is part of a domestic visa renewal...
NYC Healthcare Network Settles With DOJ Over Form I-9 Violations
December 14, 2023
A New York City public benefit corporation recently settled with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). This corporation operates clinics and hospitals for over a...
Supreme Court Case Could Affect Federal Agencies’ Enforcement Powers
December 13, 2023
The United States Supreme Court recently heard arguments concerning the Security and Exchange Commission (SEC). According to the case, disagreements surfaced...
USCIS Proposes Significant Changes To H-1B Specialty Occupation Standard
December 12, 2023
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently published a Federal Register notice, which introduced a proposed rule relating to the H-1B...
DOL Considers Schedule A Update to Include STEM Occupations
December 08, 2023
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) submitted a proposal to solicit feedback on a proposal to streamline green card processing. This proposal is for science, technology,...
DOJ Settles I-9 Violation Claims With Tennessee Trucking Companies
December 07, 2023
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) reached a settlement agreement with two Tennessee-based logistics and long-haul service providers. This settlement resolves...
Maine Celebrates Additional H-2B Visa Allotment and Calls for More
December 04, 2023
As Maine enters its holiday tourism season, state leaders recognize the need for H-2B visas. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor...
USCIS Implements Family Reunification Parole Process for Ecuador
December 01, 2023
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued a Federal Register notice to implement a new family reunification parole process for Ecuador. This...
DOJ Reaches Settlement Agreement With Telecommunications Provider Over Discriminatory Job Advertisements
November 30, 2023
The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently announced that it had reached a settlement agreement with a major nationwide telecommunications...