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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
USCIS to Prioritize Pending Form I-539 When Employers File Form I-129 with Premium Processing Service
April 13, 2023
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has provided updated guidance to its informational page, “Options for...
Judge Finds That ICE Failed to Substantiate Allegations of I-9 Violations
April 12, 2023
An immigration administrative law judge has made a decision involving a New Mexico company and claims from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The judge...
A Quick Guide To Complying With the New Form I-9
April 11, 2023
The form businesses use to verify employment eligibility, Form I-9, will see revisions again. Employers must complete Form I-9s for every new hire, verifying their eligibility to work...