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Asylum / Refugee

How to Calculate EAD Automatic ExtensionsDHS Increases Automatic Extension of Work Authorizations for Certain Individuals‘Uniting for Ukraine’ Program Will Provide Sponsorship Opportunities for Ukrainians

Brexit

In Global Fight for Labor, UK Launches ‘High Potential Individual’ VisaNo-Deal Brexit - Impact on EU Citizens Living and Working in the UK

Business Visitors

‘Uniting for Ukraine’ Program Will Provide Sponsorship Opportunities for UkrainiansDHS Proposes Adding Mandatory Social Media Information to ESTA ProcessUnited States-Canada COVID-19 Travel Restrictions

Citizenship

Online I-94 Arrival/Departure Record and Other Tips from CBP for International TravelersAir Travelers No Longer Required to Present Negative COVID-19 TestU.S. Supreme Court Limits Federal Court Review in Deportation Case

Compliance and Enforcement

Ukraine, Sudan Temporary Protected Status Application Instructions IssuedTemporary Policy for Expired List B Identity Documents to EndFive U.S. Immigration Law Trends to Watch in 2022

Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

Online I-94 Arrival/Departure Record and Other Tips from CBP for International TravelersRestart of U.S.-Cuba Migration TalksCDC Issues Further Updates to COVID-19 Guidance for Air Travelers to United States

DAPA / DACA

Massachusetts Poised to Grant Driver’s Licenses to Undocumented Immigrants‘Dignity Act’ Immigration Bill Includes Mandatory E-Verify, Path to Citizenship, Border SecurityExpedited Renewal Processing for Foreign Nationals in Healthcare

Department of Labor

Employers Need to Look Out for Local Laws on Salary Transparency, in Addition to PERM RegulationsMore Than Twice as Many H-2B Visas to be Available for Summer SeasonEarly Stage Tech Companies: Navigating Potential Pitfalls

Department of State

Restart of U.S.-Cuba Migration Talks‘Uniting for Ukraine’ Program Will Provide Sponsorship Opportunities for UkrainiansMore Than Twice as Many H-2B Visas to be Available for Summer Season

Deportation

U.S. Supreme Court Limits Federal Court Review in Deportation CaseNoncitizen Bears Burden of Proof When Challenging Deportation, U.S. Supreme Court RulesU.S. Supreme Court: Immigration Act Unconstitutionally Vague on Removal for Aggravated Felony

Diversity Lottery

Jumpstart Bill Proposed for Green CardsMajor Immigration Law Changes in House’s Build Back Better ActRegistration for FY 2023 Diversity Visa Lottery Opening October 6

E-1 / E-2

Using E Visas–Sourcing Talent the E-sy WayJumpstart Bill Proposed for Green CardsDHS on New Premium Processing

EB-1

USCIS to Implement Premium Processing for Certain Pending EB-1, EB-2 Form I-140 PetitionsDHS on New Premium ProcessingO-1 and EB-1 Visa Adjudication Following USCIS Change

EB-5

Jumpstart Bill Proposed for Green CardsEB-5 Immigrant Investor Regional Center Program ReturningMajor Immigration Law Changes in House’s Build Back Better Act

Entrepreneurs

Bill Passed by House Benefits Immigrants in STEM Fields, Entrepreneurs in Start-UpsQualifying International Entrepreneurs Must Meet New Dollar Amounts Beginning October 2022Immigration and Labor Shortages

ESTA

Mandatory Use of Electronic System for Travel Authorization for Visitors on Visa Waiver ProgramWhite House, State Department Announcements on Travel Restrictions, Visa Interviews, and MoreDHS Proposes Adding Mandatory Social Media Information to ESTA Process

Exchange Visitors

COVID-19 and Employer Responsibilities to Workers on VisasDenials, Delays for Foreign Students, ScholarsMajor Change in USCIS Policy on Accrued Unlawful Presence Likely to Impact F, M and J Status Holders

Executive Orders

New, Immigration-Friendly Mission Statement for USCISNov. 8 Marks Lifting of Some U.S. COVID-19 International Travel RestrictionsProclamation on Suspending Visas for Immigrants Without Health Insurance Revoked

Fees and Penalties

Employers Need to Look Out for Local Laws on Salary Transparency, in Addition to PERM RegulationsJumpstart Bill Proposed for Green CardsBill Approved by House Legalizing Marijuana Also Would Affect Immigrants

General

Manufacturers Can Leverage Immigration to Fill Labor Gaps, Address Prevailing Skills ShortageWEBINAR: Navigating Immigration in the Life Sciences IndustryDHS to Propose Expansion of Biometrics Collection

Global Immigration

In Global Fight for Labor, UK Launches ‘High Potential Individual’ VisaCountries Respond to COVID-19 Omicron Variant with New Travel RestrictionsImmigration and Labor Shortages

Green Cards

Deferral of Enforced Departure Extended for LiberiansHow to Calculate EAD Automatic ExtensionsOnline I-94 Arrival/Departure Record and Other Tips from CBP for International Travelers

H-1B

Jumpstart Bill Proposed for Green CardsH-1B Cap Registrations Selected for FY 2023USCIS Measures to Ease Processing Times

H-2B

More Than Twice as Many H-2B Visas to be Available for Summer Season‘Dignity Act’ Immigration Bill Includes Mandatory E-Verify, Path to Citizenship, Border SecurityWhite House, State Department Announcements on Travel Restrictions, Visa Interviews, and More

H-4

DHS Increases Automatic Extension of Work Authorizations for Certain IndividualsDHS on New Premium ProcessingUSCIS Measures to Ease Processing Times

I-9 and E-Verify

How to Calculate EAD Automatic ExtensionsDHS May Make Employers’ Virtual Inspection of Form I-9 Original Documentation Permanent OptionTennessee’s Revised Mandatory E-Verify Law Applies to More Employers

Immigrant Petitions

USCIS to Implement Premium Processing for Certain Pending EB-1, EB-2 Form I-140 PetitionsJumpstart Bill Proposed for Green CardsDHS on New Premium Processing

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

DHS May Make Employers’ Virtual Inspection of Form I-9 Original Documentation Permanent OptionI-9 Flexibility Extended to End of October 2022New Form I-9 Is in the Works

Immigration Litigation

Air Travelers No Longer Required to Present Negative COVID-19 TestU.S. Supreme Court Limits Federal Court Review in Deportation CaseNeed to Navigate Regulatory Patchwork After Judge Strikes Down Federal COVID-19 Mask Mandate

Industry Specific

Air Travelers No Longer Required to Present Negative COVID-19 TestExpedited Renewal Processing for Foreign Nationals in HealthcareEarly Stage Tech Companies: Navigating Potential Pitfalls

Interagency Coordination

DHS Proposes Fee of $10 to File H-1B PetitionHave Unpaid Taxes? IRS Warns May Lose U.S. Passport

Introduction

Immigration Reform Back on AgendaU.S. Department of State Issues Guidance on Visa Issuance for Same-Sex Married CouplesArtisanal Work Visas as contemplated by the "Gang of 8"

J-1 Trainees

DHS on New Premium ProcessingPolicy Changes Aim to Expand Opportunities for Foreign STEM Graduates, OthersFive U.S. Immigration Law Trends to Watch in 2022

L-1A / L-1B

Jumpstart Bill Proposed for Green CardsFive U.S. Immigration Law Trends to Watch in 2022Time to Get Ready for FY 2023 H-1B Cap Season

Legislation

Employers Need to Look Out for Local Laws on Salary Transparency, in Addition to PERM RegulationsIn Global Fight for Labor, UK Launches ‘High Potential Individual’ VisaJumpstart Bill Proposed for Green Cards

O-1

Jumpstart Bill Proposed for Green CardsUSCIS Measures to Ease Processing TimesFive U.S. Immigration Law Trends to Watch in 2022

Permanent Residence

Deferral of Enforced Departure Extended for LiberiansTennessee’s Revised Mandatory E-Verify Law Applies to More EmployersU.S. Supreme Court Limits Federal Court Review in Deportation Case

Social Security Administration

Will Reopening of Social Security Administration Offices Ease E-Verify No-Match Backlogs?No-Match Letters DiscontinuedPandemic-Based E-Verify TNC Temporary Extensions to End

Students / CPT / OPT / STEM

Cameroon Temporary Protected Status Application Instructions IssuedAfghanistan Temporary Protected Status Application Instructions To Be IssuedUkraine, Sudan Temporary Protected Status Application Instructions Issued

Supreme Court

U.S. Supreme Court Limits Federal Court Review in Deportation CaseJudge Again Finds DACA Program Illegal, Blocks New Applications, Allows RenewalsSupreme Court Rules on Noncitizens Granted Temporary Protected Status

Temporary (Non-immigrant) Work Visas

Air Travelers No Longer Required to Present Negative COVID-19 TestUsing E Visas–Sourcing Talent the E-sy WayTennessee’s Revised Mandatory E-Verify Law Applies to More Employers

TN / NAFTA

Time to Get Ready for FY 2023 H-1B Cap SeasonTN Visas as a Work Visa Option for Manufacturing Companies to Hire From Mexico, CanadaEarly Stage Tech Companies: Navigating Potential Pitfalls

TPS

Deferral of Enforced Departure Extended for LiberiansHow to Calculate EAD Automatic ExtensionsCameroon Temporary Protected Status Application Instructions Issued

Travel (General)

Online I-94 Arrival/Departure Record and Other Tips from CBP for International TravelersAir Travelers No Longer Required to Present Negative COVID-19 TestCDC Issues Further Updates to COVID-19 Guidance for Air Travelers to United States

Travel Ban

Countries Respond to COVID-19 Omicron Variant with New Travel RestrictionsNew COVID-19 Restrictions in Response to Omicron VariantNov. 8 Marks Lifting of Some U.S. COVID-19 International Travel Restrictions

Trump Administration

Air Travelers No Longer Required to Present Negative COVID-19 TestRestart of U.S.-Cuba Migration TalksNew, Immigration-Friendly Mission Statement for USCIS

US Immigration

Employers Need to Look Out for Local Laws on Salary Transparency, in Addition to PERM RegulationsOnline I-94 Arrival/Departure Record and Other Tips from CBP for International TravelersAir Travelers No Longer Required to Present Negative COVID-19 Test

USCIS

How to Calculate EAD Automatic ExtensionsDHS May Make Employers’ Virtual Inspection of Form I-9 Original Documentation Permanent OptionUSCIS to Implement Premium Processing for Certain Pending EB-1, EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions

Visa Bulletin

Immigration Reform BillPublic Charge Rule Blocked by Federal CourtUSCIS Switches to ‘Dates for Filing’ Chart for Employment-Based Adjustment of Status for October
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