Category: News & Updates

Key Regulations Under DOL’s Final H-2A Rule

Written on November 25, 2022.

Key Regulations Under DOL’s Final H-2A Rule November 25, 2022 The US Department of Labor (DOL) recently issued new regulations that amend the H-2A agricultural guest worker visa program. The new regulations change how to formulate prevailing wages,...

DHS Extends Temporary Protected Status and Employment Authorization for Several Countries

Written on November 24, 2022.

DHS Extends Temporary Protected Status and Employment Authorization for Several Countries November 24, 2022 The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and employment authorization documents...

Department of Homeland Security Will Supplement H-2B Cap for “Peak Load Need”

Written on November 22, 2022.

Department of Homeland Security Will Supplement H-2B Cap for “Peak Load Need” November 22, 2022 Many companies in the United States struggle to find enough workers, but they may soon have help. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the...

DOJ Settles With Maryland Cleaning and Janitorial Company Over Allegations of Discrimination in I-9 Completion Process

Written on November 22, 2022.

DOJ Settles With Maryland Cleaning and Janitorial Company Over Allegations of Discrimination in I-9 Completion Process November 22, 2022 The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced that it has settled with a Maryland-based cleaning and janitorial...

DHS Announces Countries Eligible for H-2A Visa Program in 2023

Written on November 21, 2022.

DHS Announces Countries Eligible for H-2A Visa Program in 2023 November 21, 2022 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of State (DOS) have released the list of countries whose nationals may participate in the coming year’s...

TSA Requires Non-Immigrants To Show Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Before Entering the United States

Written on November 21, 2022.

TSA Requires Non-Immigrants To Show Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination Before Entering the United States November 21, 2022 All foreign non-immigrant nationals must show proof of full vaccination against COVID-19 to board flights from a foreign country...

DHS Extends Form I-9 Flexibilities Once Again

Written on November 20, 2022.

DHS Extends Form I-9 Flexibilities Once Again November 20, 2022 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency announced that they extended the policy for remote flexibility in completing the...

The Case Backlog Transparency and Accountability Act Has Been Reintroduced To Congress

Written on November 20, 2022.

The Case Backlog Transparency and Accountability Act Has Been Reintroduced To Congress November 20, 2022 California Congressman, Tony Cardenas, has reintroduced the Case Backlog Transparency and Accountability Act. This case will address the large...

Pay Transparency Laws May Impact PERM Recruitment

Written on November 18, 2022.

Pay Transparency Laws May Impact PERM Recruitment November 18, 2022 Most employers have become aware of the growing number of city and state laws requiring pay transparency. As such, employers must provide reasonable pay scales in job advertisements...

Federal Appeals Court Upholds OPT and STEM OPT Programs

Written on November 18, 2022.

Federal Appeals Court Upholds OPT and STEM OPT Programs November 18, 2022 The DC Circuit Court of Appeals recently upheld a District Court ruling. This ruling allows the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to permit international students to...