Category: News & Updates

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...

Federal Judge Pauses Case as Supreme Court Considers Similar Case

Written on December 29, 2023.

Federal Judge Pauses Case as Supreme Court Considers Similar Case December 29, 2023 A Federal judge in Washington D.C. has delayed considering a case concerning the United States Department of Labor (DOL). This case determines whether the DOL can...

USCIS Fees Likely To Rise In January 2024

Written on December 28, 2023.

USCIS Fees Likely To Rise In January 2024 December 28, 2023 The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has struggled with a longstanding backlog and a sudden and enormous influx of refugees. As such, the USCIS has worked to address these...

Domestic Visa Renewal Program Clears White House Review

Written on December 27, 2023.

Domestic Visa Renewal Program Clears White House Review December 27, 2023 A visa renewal program for the H-1B workers’ visa renewal process recently cleared its final hurdle. This program would allow H-1B workers to renew their visas without...

USICS Announces Number of H-1B Petitions Received for 2024 Fiscal Year

Written on December 26, 2023.

USICS Announces Number of H-1B Petitions Received for 2024 Fiscal Year December 26, 2023 The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) made an announcement concerning the congressionally mandated cap for the 2024 fiscal year. According...

DHS Extends TPS Re-Registration Periods for Several Designations

Written on December 22, 2023.

DHS Extends TPS Re-Registration Periods for Several Designations December 22, 2023 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently issued a Federal Register notice extending the re-registration period for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries....

H-1B Domestic Visa Renewal Pilot Program To begin in January

Written on December 21, 2023.

H-1B Domestic Visa Renewal Pilot Program To begin in January December 21, 2023 Starting in January, some H-1B workers in specialty occupations will be permitted to renew their visas in the United States. This change is part of a domestic visa renewal...

NYC Healthcare Network Settles With DOJ Over Form I-9 Violations

Written on December 14, 2023.

NYC Healthcare Network Settles With DOJ Over Form I-9 Violations December 14, 2023 A New York City public benefit corporation recently settled with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). This corporation operates clinics and hospitals for over a...