Category: News & Updates

Big Changes to I-9 Compliance for 2023

Written on March 16, 2023.

Big Changes to I-9 Compliance for 2023 March 16, 2023 Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, employers have faced rapid-fire changes to the employment eligibility verification (Form I-9) process. For example, how to stay compliant changed drastically...

Steps the Department of State Is Taking to Reduce Visa Wait Times in India

Written on March 15, 2023.

Steps the Department of State Is Taking to Reduce Visa Wait Times in India March 15, 2023 This year, the U.S. government has taken several steps to reduce the significant wait times for visas in India. These steps have already shown promising results....

USCIS Announces Expansion of Premium Processing to Employment Authorization for F-1 Students

Written on March 13, 2023.

USCIS Announces Expansion of Premium Processing to Employment Authorization for F-1 Students March 13, 2023 The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that premium processing had expanded again. This time, it intends to address...

Ninth Circuit to Consider Extension of TPS Status for Several Countries in Rehearing

Written on March 12, 2023.

Ninth Circuit to Consider Extension of TPS Status for Several Countries in Rehearing March 12, 2023 The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals will have an en-banc rehearing. The rehearing may result in a further extension of the Temporary Protected Status...

State Department Soon To Introduce Domestic Visa Renewal Pilot Program

Written on March 9, 2023.

State Department Soon To Introduce Domestic Visa Renewal Pilot Program March 9, 2023 Good news has arrived for employers with foreign national employees. Some foreign workers looking to renew their visas can do so without going abroad and contending...