Category: News & Updates

USCIS Announces That Certain Ukrainian and Afghan Nationals Are Work Authorized Incident to Parole

Written on November 30, 2022.

USCIS Announces That Certain Ukrainian and Afghan Nationals Are Work Authorized Incident to Parole November 30, 2022 The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that Afghan and Ukrainian nationals with certain classes...

CBP Moves Forward With Elimination of Passport Stamps

Written on November 28, 2022.

CBP Moves Forward With Elimination of Passport Stamps November 28, 2022 The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency performs inspections at the US borders. Recently, the CBP announced it intends to stop issuing entry stamps on...

First Circuit Rules Against Maine Law Blocking H-2A Forestry Workers

Written on November 28, 2022.

First Circuit Rules Against Maine Law Blocking H-2A Forestry Workers November 28, 2022 The Court of Appeals for the First Circuit has issued a notable ruling regarding a state law that barred non-resident workers from hauling logs within Maine...

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...