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...
Past Year Sees Reduced Penalties for I-9 Violations by OCAHO
April 10, 2023
The Office of the Chief Administrative Hearing Officer (OCAHO) issued eight decisions during the past year for I-9 penalties. In each decision, Immigration and Customs...
Options for Foreign National Employees Who We’re Not Chosen in the H-1B Cap Lottery
April 7, 2023
On March 27, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) made an announcement about the 2024 fiscal year H-1B cap. According to the...
USCIS Completes FY 2024 H-1B Lottery Selection Process
April 6, 2023
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it received enough registrations for the 2024 fiscal year H-1B cap. According to the USCIS, it met and exceeded...