Category: News & Updates

DHS Re-Designates and Extends TPS Status for Syria

Written on January 31, 2024.

DHS Re-Designates and Extends TPS Status for Syria The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced an extension and redesignation for Syrian Temporary Protected Statuses (TPS). They will receive an additional 18 months to their TPS. This...

H-2B Cap for FY 2024 for Returning Workers Has Been Reached

Written on January 25, 2024.

H-2B Cap for FY 2024 for Returning Workers Has Been Reached The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) received enough petitions to reach the cap. This cap includes the additional 22,716 visas for workers returning for the first half...

USCIS Issued Updated Guidance on Ability to Pay Visa Workers

Written on January 22, 2024.

USCIS Issued Updated Guidance on Ability to Pay Visa Workers The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently updated an employment-based immigration visa policy. It addresses how the USCIS analyzes an employer’s ability...

USCIS May Soon Launch Organizational Accounts

Written on January 17, 2024.

USCIS May Soon Launch Organizational Accounts The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced measures to simplify the H-1B registration process. One of these measures includes the launch of organizational accounts,...

EAGLE Act Issued In Federal Register Notice

Written on January 16, 2024.

EAGLE Act Issued In Federal Register Notice Two Senators, Kevin Cramer (R-ND) and John Hickenlooper (D-CO), recently introduced the Equal Access to Green Cards for Legal Employment Act (EAGLE Act). This Act would allow U.S. employers to hire immigrants...

H-1B Cap Approaches with Start of Year

Written on January 15, 2024.

H-1B Cap Approaches with Start of Year The H-1B visa cap filing season is quickly approaching with the start of the new year. For U.S. employers, the H-1B visa is a valuable tool for acquiring talented foreign national labor. The visa holders also...

USCIS Increases Fees for Premium Processing

Written on January 10, 2024.

USCIS Increases Fees for Premium Processing January 10, 2024 The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced a final rule concerning fee increases. This rule would increase the fees for premium processing to adjust for...

Temporary Final Rule Making Additional H-2B Workers Available In Effect

Written on January 5, 2024.

Temporary Final Rule Making Additional H-2B Workers Available In Effect January 08, 2024 Recently, the Department of Labor (DOL) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) jointly filed a temporary final rule. It took effect on November 17,...

Pilot Program for Limited Domestic Visa Renewal Begins Soon

Written on January 5, 2024.

Pilot Program for Limited Domestic Visa Renewal Begins Soon January 05, 2024 The Department of State (DOS) has announced a pilot program concerning H-1B visa holders. This program would allow some holders to renew their visas without traveling...

DOS Announces Changes to Waiver Requirements for Visa Interviews

Written on January 3, 2024.

DOS Announces Changes to Waiver Requirements for Visa Interviews January 03, 2024 On December 21, 2023, the Department of State (DOS) announced changes to visa application regulations. The DOS updated the personal visa interview waiver for non-immigrant...