Category: News & Updates

USCIS Suspects Fraud in Employers’ Use of H-1B Electronic Lottery System

Written on May 4, 2023.

USCIS Suspects Fraud in Employers’ Use of H-1B Electronic Lottery System May 4, 2023 The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently opted to take serious fraud prevention measures in its H-1B lottery. This decision comes despite...

Inaccurate I-94 Records Becoming Serious Issue for Employers

Written on May 3, 2023.

Inaccurate I-94 Records Becoming Serious Issue for Employers May 3, 2023 Employers and their new hires have faced a significant challenge recently due to inaccuracies in foreign national workers Form I-94 records. These records mark entry and exit...

Employers Face Major PERM Delays From Department of Labor

Written on April 28, 2023.

Employers Face Major PERM Delays From Department of Labor April 28, 2023 The first step in employer-sponsored permanent residency applications requires labor certification. Unfortunately, this certification, or the permanent labor certification...

DOJ Provides Fact Sheet on Preventing I-9 and Export Compliance Discrimination

Written on April 27, 2023.

DOJ Provides Fact Sheet on Preventing I-9 and Export Compliance Discrimination April 27, 2023 The Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER) of the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) released guidance for avoiding discrimination during Employment...

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...