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Asylum / Refugee

Spike in Migrants Crossing U.S.-Canada Border Raising ConcernsUSCIS Extends Comment Period for Proposed Fee IncreasesDHS Publishes Final Rule Restoring Asylum Regulations

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

What Travelers Need to Know About Electronic ‘E-Gate’ Border Entry SystemsCertain Green Cards Getting 24-Month Extensions as USCIS Deals With Processing DelaysU.S. Embassy in Havana to Resume Immigrant Visa Services

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)

Lawful Permanent Residents May Use Newly Available Mail Option for Temporary Evidence of StatusPassport Renewals Experiencing Increased DelaysSpike in Migrants Crossing U.S.-Canada Border Raising Concerns

DAPA / DACA

Coalition of States Files Motion to Shutter DACA ProgramHumanitarian Parole Program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, Venezuelans with SponsorshipForeign Student-Athletes and Name, Image, Likeness

Department of Labor

Immigration Delays and How Manufacturers Can Manage ThemH-2B Update: Nearly 65K Temporary Nonagricultural Visas Added to FY 2023 AllocationAnnouncement: California Employers Required to Include Pay Range Information in Advertisements, Effective 1/1/2023

Department of State

Passport Renewals Experiencing Increased DelaysThe Return of Stateside Visa ProcessingAs J-1 Host Organizations, Businesses Can Hire Qualified Foreign STEM Students, Graduates

Deportation

How Links to Marijuana Industry Can Affect Foreign Nationals' U.S. Immigration StatusU.S. Supreme Court Limits Federal Court Review in Deportation CaseNoncitizen Bears Burden of Proof When Challenging Deportation, U.S. Supreme Court Rules

Diversity Lottery

U.S. Embassy in Havana to Resume Immigrant Visa ServicesDiversity Visa Program Open for FY 2024Jumpstart Bill Proposed for Green Cards

E-1 / E-2

USCIS Extends Comment Period for Proposed Fee IncreasesUSCIS Proposes Fee IncreasesOmnibus Spending Bill Adds Portugal to List of E-1/E-2 Treaty Countries, New E Visa Requirement

EB-1

USCIS Premium Processing Expansion for F-1, EB-1, EB-2, OthersForeign Student-Athletes and Name, Image, LikenessUSCIS to Implement Premium Processing for Certain Pending EB-1, EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions

EB-5

EB-5 Program Changes Under Reform and Integrity ActJumpstart Bill Proposed for Green CardsEB-5 Immigrant Investor Regional Center Program Returning

Entrepreneurs

EB-5 Program Changes Under Reform and Integrity ActBill Passed by House Benefits Immigrants in STEM Fields, Entrepreneurs in Start-UpsQualifying International Entrepreneurs Must Meet New Dollar Amounts Beginning October 2022

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

Presidential Pardon for Simple Marijuana Possession Leaves Out ManyNew, Immigration-Friendly Mission Statement for USCISNov. 8 Marks Lifting of Some U.S. COVID-19 International Travel Restrictions

Fees and Penalties

USCIS Premium Processing Expansion for F-1, EB-1, EB-2, OthersPassport Renewals Experiencing Increased DelaysUSCIS Returns to Concurrent Processing of Nonimmigrant Primary and Dependent Applicants’ Forms

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

Alternatives to H-1B Visa: What to Think AboutPassport Renewals Experiencing Increased DelaysWhat Travelers Need to Know About Electronic ‘E-Gate’ Border Entry Systems

Green Cards

Lawful Permanent Residents May Use Newly Available Mail Option for Temporary Evidence of StatusWhat Travelers Need to Know About Electronic ‘E-Gate’ Border Entry SystemsUSCIS Announces Extension of Validity of Certain Green Cards

H-1B

Alternatives to H-1B Visa: What to Think AboutUSCIS Issues Additional Guidance in Evaluation of O-1B (Extraordinary Ability) Nonimmigrant Visa PetitionsUSCIS Extends Comment Period for Proposed Fee Increases

H-2B

DHS Issues Guidance on Additional H-2B Temporary Nonagricultural Visas Allocated for FY 2023End of Paper Form I-94, Arrival/Departure RecordH-2B Update: Nearly 65K Temporary Nonagricultural Visas Added to FY 2023 Allocation

H-4

USCIS Premium Processing Expansion for F-1, EB-1, EB-2, OthersThe Return of Stateside Visa ProcessingUSCIS Returns to Concurrent Processing of Nonimmigrant Primary and Dependent Applicants’ Forms

Humanitarian Programs

Humanitarian Parole Program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, Venezuelans with Sponsorship

I-9 and E-Verify

Lawful Permanent Residents May Use Newly Available Mail Option for Temporary Evidence of StatusTemporary Protected Status Extended for HaitiYemeni TPS Extended Again

Immigrant Petitions

USCIS Premium Processing Expansion for F-1, EB-1, EB-2, OthersUSCIS Extends Comment Period for Proposed Fee IncreasesUSCIS Returns to Concurrent Processing of Nonimmigrant Primary and Dependent Applicants’ Forms

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

Lawful Permanent Residents May Use Newly Available Mail Option for Temporary Evidence of StatusForeign Student-Athletes and Name, Image, LikenessI-9 Flexibility Extended Through July 2023

Immigration Litigation

Ninth Circuit to Revisit End of TPS for El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, SudanCoalition of States Files Motion to Shutter DACA ProgramTemporary Protected Status Extended for Haiti

Industry Specific

H-1B Cap Season for Fiscal Year 2024 Is Fast ApproachingH-2B Update: Nearly 65K Temporary Nonagricultural Visas Added to FY 2023 AllocationAir Travelers No Longer Required to Present Negative COVID-19 Test

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 Exchange Visitors

USCIS Premium Processing Expansion for F-1, EB-1, EB-2, OthersAs J-1 Host Organizations, Businesses Can Hire Qualified Foreign STEM Students, Graduates

J-1 Trainees

USCIS Premium Processing Expansion for F-1, EB-1, EB-2, OthersAs J-1 Host Organizations, Businesses Can Hire Qualified Foreign STEM Students, GraduatesEnd of Paper Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record

L-1A / L-1B

Alternatives to H-1B Visa: What to Think AboutUSCIS Extends Comment Period for Proposed Fee IncreasesThe Return of Stateside Visa Processing

Legislation

Coalition of States Files Motion to Shutter DACA ProgramOmnibus Spending Bill Adds Portugal to List of E-1/E-2 Treaty Countries, New E Visa RequirementNew DACA Rule Reflects Court’s Limitations

O-1

Alternatives to H-1B Visa: What to Think AboutUSCIS Issues Additional Guidance in Evaluation of O-1B (Extraordinary Ability) Nonimmigrant Visa PetitionsUSCIS Extends Comment Period for Proposed Fee Increases

Parole / Advance Parole

USCIS Announces Extension of Validity of Certain Green CardsHumanitarian Parole Program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, Venezuelans with Sponsorship

Permanent Residence

Lawful Permanent Residents May Use Newly Available Mail Option for Temporary Evidence of StatusWhat Travelers Need to Know About Electronic ‘E-Gate’ Border Entry SystemsUSCIS Announces Extension of Validity of Certain Green Cards

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

USCIS Premium Processing Expansion for F-1, EB-1, EB-2, OthersInstructions for Somalia Temporary Protected Status Extension, Redesignation IssuedU.S. Extends, Expands Deferred Enforced Departure for Hong Kongers

Supreme Court

Coalition of States Files Motion to Shutter DACA ProgramNew DACA Rule Reflects Court’s LimitationsU.S. Supreme Court Limits Federal Court Review in Deportation Case

Temporary (Non-immigrant) Work Visas

USCIS Issues Additional Guidance in Evaluation of O-1B (Extraordinary Ability) Nonimmigrant Visa PetitionsPassport Renewals Experiencing Increased DelaysUSCIS Extends Comment Period for Proposed Fee Increases

TN / NAFTA

Alternatives to H-1B Visa: What to Think AboutUSCIS Extends Comment Period for Proposed Fee IncreasesUSCIS Proposes Fee Increases

TPS

Instructions for Somalia Temporary Protected Status Extension, Redesignation IssuedNinth Circuit to Revisit End of TPS for El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, SudanU.S. Extends, Expands Deferred Enforced Departure for Hong Kongers

Travel (General)

Lawful Permanent Residents May Use Newly Available Mail Option for Temporary Evidence of StatusPassport Renewals Experiencing Increased DelaysSpike in Migrants Crossing U.S.-Canada Border Raising Concerns

Travel Ban

COVID-19 Restrictions Return for Travelers from China, Hong Kong, MacauCountries Respond to COVID-19 Omicron Variant with New Travel RestrictionsNew COVID-19 Restrictions in Response to Omicron Variant

Trump Administration

Ninth Circuit to Revisit End of TPS for El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, SudanTemporary Protected Status Extended for HaitiCOVID-19 Restrictions Return for Travelers from China, Hong Kong, Macau

US Immigration

Alternatives to H-1B Visa: What to Think AboutPassport Renewals Experiencing Increased DelaysSpike in Migrants Crossing U.S.-Canada Border Raising Concerns

USCIS

Alternatives to H-1B Visa: What to Think AboutLawful Permanent Residents May Use Newly Available Mail Option for Temporary Evidence of StatusUSCIS Premium Processing Expansion for F-1, EB-1, EB-2, Others

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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