Category: News & Updates

CBP Phasing Out Passport Entry Stamps at Ports of Entry

Written on November 17, 2022.

CBP Phasing Out Passport Entry Stamps at Ports of Entry November 17, 2022 US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has recently announced that it is eliminating the process of issuing entry stamps on foreign national passports when entering the US....

Recent Changes to the EB-5 Program Under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act

Written on November 17, 2022.

Recent Changes to the EB-5 Program Under the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act November 17, 2022 The EB-5 program has undergone significant changes during 2022 due to the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act. This new legislation reauthorized the lapsed Regional...

Recent DOJ Settlements Reveal Risk of Unintentional Immigration Bias Caused By Recruitment Software

Written on November 16, 2022.

Recent DOJ Settlements Reveal Risk of Unintentional Immigration Bias Caused By Recruitment Software November 16, 2022 Recently, the Justice Departments have turned their focus on hiring discrimination. Because of this action, several employers...

Employers Struggle to Keep Up as I-9 Flexibilities End

Written on November 15, 2022.

Employers Struggle to Keep Up as I-9 Flexibilities End November 15, 2022 As employers adjust to new requirements and expired flexibilities in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, two compliance challenges have stood out. These include keeping up...

DHS Indicates No Changes for the Form I-9 Process Just Yet

Written on November 15, 2022.

DHS Indicates No Changes for the Form I-9 Process Just Yet November 15, 2022 As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to raise safety concerns for employers, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended remote Form I-9 flexibility for employees...

Insights for Newly Approved H-1B Visa Petitions

Written on November 14, 2022.

Insights for Newly Approved H-1B Visa Petitions November 14, 2022 The annual quota for H-1B visas capped out on August 23rd, 2022, and on October 1st, 2022, the approved visas went into effect. As a result, these foreign national employees will...

L-1 Visa Is a Top Option for Multinational Companies

Written on November 14, 2022.

L-1 Visa Is a Top Option for Multinational Companies November 14, 2022 Employers should consider an L-1 visa when transferring high-level personnel, such as executives or managers. This consideration is indispensable for Canadians because of the...

Asylum Groups Claim Work Permit Case Is Not “Moot” Due to Change in Regulations

Written on November 13, 2022.

Asylum Groups Claim Work Permit Case Is Not “Moot” Due to Change in Regulations November 13, 2022 Organizations representing asylum seekers are attempting to continue a case in the US District Court for the District of Maryland. According to the...

Important Considerations for Employers in Light of Fifth Circuit’s DACA Ruling

Written on November 11, 2022.

Important Considerations for Employers in Light of Fifth Circuit’s DACA Ruling November 11, 2022 The US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has recently upheld a district court’s decision that the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals...

New Study Supports Expanding Access to Work Permits for Spouses of H-1B Visa Holders

Written on November 10, 2022.

New Study Supports Expanding Access to Work Permits for Spouses of H-1B Visa Holders November 10, 2022 According to a recent study, the United States would gain considerable economic advantages by expanding its work authorizations for the spouses...