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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...

USCIS Extends Expiration Date of Current Edition of the Form I-9

Written on August 19, 2024.

USCIS Extends Expiration Date of Current Edition of the Form I-9 The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has extended the expiration date of the current employment eligibility verification (Form I-9) form. The current Form I-9 is the...

USCIS Announces Second Round of H-1B Selections for FY 2025

Written on August 15, 2024.

USCIS Announces Second Round of H-1B Selections for FY 2025 The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced its intention to perform another round of H-1B visa selections. With this additional round, the USCIS expects to...

HR 9023 Could Increase H-1B Visa for STEM Graduates

Written on August 8, 2024.

HR 9023 Could Increase H-1B Visa for STEM Graduates Congressman Shri Thanedar recently introduced a new bill to the U.S. Congress. The bill is HR 9023, also known as the “Keep STEM Graduates in America Act.” Congressman Thanedar said...

TPS Extended and Redesignated for Yemen by DHS

Written on July 31, 2024.

TPS Extended and Redesignated for Yemen by DHS The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced an extension and redesignation for Yemen. These changes would extend the eligibility period for eligible individuals with Temporary Protected...

I-9 Fine Increases Heightens Compliance Priority

Written on July 25, 2024.

I-9 Fine Increases Heightens Compliance Priority The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has increased the fines for Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) violations, making mistakes even more costly. Earlier this...

E-Verify+ Trial Launched by USCIS

Written on July 16, 2024.

E-Verify+ Trial Launched by USCIS U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently launched the trial for E-Verify+. If successful, it would become the next-generation model for the federal government’s employment eligibility verification...

USCIS Announces Extension of EADs for Some Designations

Written on July 5, 2024.

USCIS Announces Extension of EADs for Some Designations The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that it would extend the validity of several employment authorization documents (EADs). This extension applies to Temporarily...

DOJ Settles With Worldwide Staffing Company Over INA Violations

Written on July 5, 2024.

DOJ Settles With Worldwide Staffing Company Over INA Violations The Department of Justice (DOJ) recently reached a settlement agreement with eTeam Inc. (eTeam), a worldwide staffing agency. This agreement resolves the DOJ’s determination that...

DACA Visa to Receive Key Changes

Written on July 1, 2024.

DACA Visa to Receive Key Changes The current administration has announced its intent to introduce new policies concerning the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. According to the administration, these policies would streamline...

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