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USCIS Completes Second H-1B Visa Lottery(1)

USCIS Completes Second Lottery for H-1B Visa Selections

Written on August 28, 2024.

USCIS Completes Second Lottery for H-1B Visa Selections The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that it completed the second round of electronic H-1B lottery selections. The USCIS reminded interested parties...

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J-1 Students Present Opportunities for STEM Employers

Written on January 13, 2023.

J-1 Students Present Opportunities for STEM Employers January 13, 2023 The current administration has made it easier for U.S. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) businesses to hire qualified graduates and students as exchange visitors....

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DHS Announces Major Changes to the Form I-9 and Document Verification Process

Written on October 17, 2022.

DHS Announces Major Changes to the Form I-9 and Document Verification Process October 17, 2022 Employers will likely see significant changes to the Form I-9 process soon. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will revise the ubiquitous form,...

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Asylum Seekers Sue USCIS in Order to Force Agency to Process Work Authorizations Faster

Written on November 22, 2021.

Asylum Seekers Sue USCIS in Order to Force Agency to Process Work Authorizations Faster The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Agency is facing a lawsuit claiming that their delay in processing applications is illegal. A group of...

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USCIS Adopts Changes for H-4 and L-2 Spouses

Written on November 13, 2021.

USCIS Adopts Changes for H-4 and L-2 Spouses In response to a recent lawsuit, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will be implementing new policies to improve the issuance of work authorizations for non-immigrant H1-B and L-1...

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DHS Announces Which Countries’ Nationals Will Qualify in the Coming Year for the H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs

Written on November 13, 2021.

DHS Announces Which Countries’ Nationals Will Qualify in the Coming Year for the H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs The Department of Homeland Security, in coordination with the Secretary of State, has announced the countries that will qualify for the...

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Completing the Form I-9 Among Continuing USCIS Delays

Written on November 13, 2021.

What Employers Need to Know About an H-1B Visa The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has been experiencing delays in processing applications due to COVID-19; because of this, employers may encounter employment authorization gaps as well...

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Featured Justice Department Settles with Construction Company For H-2B Hiring Violations

Justice Department Settles with Construction Company For H-2B Hiring Violations

Written on October 31, 2021.

Justice Department Settles with Construction Company For H-2B Hiring Violations The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced a settlement with a Baltimore-based construction company which it alleges discriminated against U.S. workers in violation...

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Featured How to Survive Your Next I-9 Audit

How to Survive Your Next I-9 Audit

Written on October 23, 2021.

How to Survive Your Next I-9 Audit You may be wondering if you’ll have an I-9 audit coming up, especially once I-9 rules return to normal. You may not have an audit, but employers that hire workers who have immigrated to the United States may be...

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