Category: News & Updates

Are L1, E1, and E2 Spouses Really Eligible for Work Without an Additional Authorization Document?

Written on February 24, 2022.

Are L1, E1, and E2 Spouses Really Eligible for Work Without an Additional Authorization Document? The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently responded to a settlement that was...

Recent DOJ Cases on Immigration May Provide Indication of Future Enforcement

Written on February 23, 2022.

Recent DOJ Cases on Immigration May Provide Indication of Future Enforcement The Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently reached settlements in several immigration cases. A settlement was reached in ten cases in the latter half of 2021. The settlements...

Existing Immigrants Could Help to Reduce the Labor Shortage if the USCIS Let Them

Written on February 23, 2022.

Existing Immigrants Could Help to Reduce the Labor Shortage if the USCIS Let Them As the nation continues to undergo historic labor shortages, more than one million immigrants are still awaiting approval from the USCIS for work permits. Without...

L-1B Denial Rate Remains High Under Current USCIS Policies

Written on February 22, 2022.

L-1B Denial Rate Remains High Under Current USCIS Policies United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has continued to report high rates of L-1B visa rejection even under the new administration, continuing the trend which has now...

Dignity Act Immigration Reform Bill Proposes Mandatory E-Verify and Path to Citizenship for Undocumented Immigrants

Written on February 22, 2022.

Dignity Act Immigration Reform Bill Proposes Mandatory E-Verify and Path to Citizenship for Undocumented Immigrants Late in 2021, Democrats in Congress attempted to pass immigration reforms as a part of the Build Back Better Act. This included...

USCIS Extends Validity of Certain Work Permits

Written on February 20, 2022.

USCIS Extends Validity of Certain Work Permits U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that refugees and those granted asylum will no longer have to renew their work permits annually. Instead, to address the agency’s significant...

The USCIS Reveals Its New Mission Statement

Written on February 16, 2022.

The USCIS Reveals Its New Mission Statement The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced its new mission statement stating that America is a nation of “welcome and possibility.” The entire statement is, “USCIS...

Tips to Prepare for the H-1B Cap Season

Written on February 16, 2022.

Tips to Prepare for the H-1B Cap Season Managers and recruiters need to be ready to answer questions concerning the H-1B cap registration process for the fiscal year 2023. Starting the process requires a $10 registration fee and a small amount...

South Bay Executives Vow to Fight Charges of H-1B Fraud

Written on February 15, 2022.

South Bay Executives Vow to Fight Charges of H-1B Fraud According to the U.S. attorney’s office, two executives from a computer chip design product and services company have had charges filed against them for submitting fraudulent H-1B visa...

Department of State Proposes Increase in Nonimmigrant Visa Fees

Written on February 15, 2022.

Department of State Proposes Increase in Nonimmigrant Visa Fees The current administration has recently announced a proposal to increase the prices for virtually all nonimmigrant visas. According to government officials, the rise in prices is necessary...