Category: News & Updates

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...

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...