Category: News & Updates

DHS Introduces Proposed Changes to the H-2 Visa Program

Written on October 12, 2023.

DHS Introduces Proposed Changes to the H-2 Visa Program October 12, 2023 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) intends to revise the H-2 visa program. The department has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking announcing this decision....

E-Verify NextGen May Remove Redundant Data Entry Steps

Written on October 11, 2023.

E-Verify NextGen May Remove Redundant Data Entry Steps October 11, 2023 The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently announced its intention to combine the E-Verify and Employment Eligibility Verification process (Form I-9)....

DHS Changes Adjusts Work Authorization and Processing for Certain Migrants

Written on October 10, 2023.

DHS Changes Adjusts Work Authorization and Processing for Certain Migrants October 10, 2023 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that it will begin implementing changes to the Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) application...

USCIS Submits H-1B Visa Program Amendment to OMB for Review

Written on October 9, 2023.

USCIS Submits H-1B Visa Program Amendment to OMB for Review October 09, 2023 The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has begun updating the H-1B visa program. The USCIS has started the process by proposing regulations to the Office...

Ninth Circuit Reaffirms Employer’s Obligations Under Labor Condition Application

Written on October 6, 2023.

Ninth Circuit Reaffirms Employer’s Obligations Under Labor Condition Application October 6, 2023 The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit recently affirmed that employers must adhere to the Labor Condition Application (LCA). The LCA outlined...

DOS Releases October 2023 Visa Bulletin Announcing Major Advancements

Written on October 4, 2023.

DOS Releases October 2023 Visa Bulletin Announcing Major Advancements October 4, 2023 The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released the October 2023 Visa Bulletin. This new bulletin brings encouraging news for many, with significant progress...

USCIS Provides Updated Guidance for EB-1 Eligibility Criteria

Written on October 3, 2023.

USCIS Provides Updated Guidance for EB-1 Eligibility Criteria October 3, 2023 The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has provided new guidance regarding the EB-1 immigrant visa classification in its Policy Manual. This guidance is...

DHS Re-Designates and Extends TPS for Venezuelan Migrants

Written on September 28, 2023.

DHS Re-Designates and Extends TPS for Venezuelan Migrants September 28, 2023 The Secretary of Homeland Security, Alejandro N. Mayorkas, recently announced an 18-month extension and re-designation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Venezuela....

How a Government Shutdown Impacts I-9 and E-Verify

Written on September 27, 2023.

How a Government Shutdown Impacts I-9 and E-Verify September 27, 2023 As September 30, 2023, approaches and Congress September 30, 2023, is fast approaching, and Congress has yet to agree on government funding. This standstill has left many employers...