Category: News & Updates

Past Year Sees Reduced Penalties for I-9 Violations by OCAHO

Written on April 10, 2023.

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

Written on April 7, 2023.

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

Written on April 6, 2023.

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...

Increasing Number of PERM Denials Cause Confusion for Employers

Written on April 5, 2023.

Increasing Number of PERM Denials Causes Confusion for Employers April 5, 2023 The Department of Labor (DOL) has placed employers in a difficult situation. This difficult situation is because the agency has denied many filed applications for sponsored...

USCIS Plans Annual E-Verify Records Disposal for June 23rd, 2023

Written on April 3, 2023.

USCIS Plans Annual E-Verify Records Disposal for June 23rd, 2023 April 3, 2023 The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it will perform its annual disposal of E-Verify records. The affected records include those...

USCIS Announces Temporary Evidence of Lawful Permanent Residents Status May Now Be Offered by Mail

Written on March 30, 2023.

USCIS Announces Temporary Evidence of Lawful Permanent Resident Status May Now Be Offered by Mail March 31, 2023 The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a change that may benefit lawful permanent residents. According...

Presidential Advisory Commission Discusses Work Permits for Skilled Workers Awaiting Green Cards

Written on March 29, 2023.

Presidential Advisory Commission Discusses Work Permits for Skilled Workers Awaiting Green Cards March 29, 2023 A presidential advisory commission debated ideas concerning the early stages of the green card applications and work permits. In the...

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DHS Announces Extension of Parole and Employment Authorization for Ukrainian Nationals

Written on March 29, 2023.

DHS Announces Extension of Parole and Employment Authorization for Ukrainian Nationals March 29, 2023 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced an automatic parole extension for some Ukrainian nationals and their immediate family...

H-1B Visa Registration Deadline Extended (Designed by Freepik)

H-1B Visa Registration Deadline Extended Due to Technical Issues

Written on March 28, 2023.

H-1B Visa Registration Deadline Extended Due to Technical Issues March 28, 2023 The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) began the H-1B electronic registration process on March 1, 2023. Many employers rely on this registration...