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Auto Manufacturer Reaches $365,000 Settlement Over Form I-9 Violations

Written on April 25, 2023.

Auto Manufacturer Reaches $365,000 Settlement Over Form I-9 Violations April 25, 2023 One of the largest auto manufacturers in the U.S. has reached a settlement agreement with the Department of Justice (DOJ) concerning alleged Form I-9 violations....

Employers May File H-2B Visa Petitions for Latter Half of 2023 Fiscal Year

Written on April 24, 2023.

Employers May File H-2B Visa Petitions for Latter Half of 2023 Fiscal Year April 24, 2023 The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it will accept petitions for H-2B employees for the late second half of the fiscal...

Department of State Releases May 2023 Visa Bulletin

Written on April 21, 2023.

Department of State Releases May 2023 Visa Bulletin April 21, 2023 Employers sponsoring foreign national workers should know about the recent “retrogressed” cut-off dates for specific visa applications. This change is due to the increasing...

Senators Introduce H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act to Make Broad Changes to H and L Visa Programs

Written on April 20, 2023.

Senators Introduce H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act to Make Broad Changes to H and L Visa Programs April 20, 2023 In March 2023, the U.S. Senate received the H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act. This legislation would significantly affect these two crucial...

DOJ Reaches Settlement Over I-9 Violations with Florida Based Restaurant Franchise

Written on April 19, 2023.

DOJ Reaches Settlement Over I-9 Violations with Florida Based Restaurant Franchise April 19, 2023 The U.S. Justice Department has announced that it has reached a settlement agreement with a Florida-based restaurant franchisee. According to the...

For Those in Long Visa Interview Queues Travel May Be the Answer

Written on April 18, 2023.

For Those in Long Visa Interview Queues Travel May Be the Answer April 18, 2023 In regions like India, thousands of individuals waiting for employment-based visas have waited years to receive an interview date. Unfortunately, many H-1B, L-1, and...

U.S. District Judge Rules H-4 Spouses Can Work Even If the H-1B Visa Holder Loses Job

Written on April 17, 2023.

U.S. District Judge Rules H-4 Spouses Can Work Even If the H-1B Visa Holder Loses Job April 17, 2023 A District Judge recently ruled that the spouses of H-1B visa holders may work in the United States. This decision led to a rejected lawsuit that...

USCIS Reaches Supplemental H-2B Cap for Early Second Half of Fiscal Year 2023

Written on April 14, 2023.

USCIS Reaches Supplemental H-2B Cap for Early Second Half of Fiscal Year 2023 April 14, 2023 The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) made an announcement concerning the supplemental H-2 cap. As of March 30, 2023, the USCIS has reached...

USCIS to Prioritize Pending Form I-539 When Employers File Form I-129 with Premium Processing Service

Written on April 13, 2023.

USCIS to Prioritize Pending Form I-539 When Employers File Form I-129 with Premium Processing Service April 13, 2023 The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has provided updated guidance to its informational page, “Options for...

Judge Finds That ICE Failed to Substantiate Allegations of I-9 Violations

Written on April 12, 2023.

Judge Finds That ICE Failed to Substantiate Allegations of I-9 Violations April 12, 2023 An immigration administrative law judge has made a decision involving a New Mexico company and claims from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The judge...

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