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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

B Visa

Israel Added to Visa Waiver ProgramDHS Issues Additional Visa Waiver Program Guidance for Cuba, Hungary, IsraelIncrease in Nonimmigrant Visas Fees at Consulates Delayed to June 17, 2023

Biden Administration

TPS Extension and Redesignation for Afghanistan and VenezuelaIsrael Added to Visa Waiver ProgramDACA Final Rule is Unlawful, Judge Says

Biometrics

USCIS Launches Self-Service Biometrics Appointment Rescheduling ToolKeys Features of USCIS Mobile Biometrics Services

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

DHS Issues Additional Visa Waiver Program Guidance for Cuba, Hungary, IsraelNonimmigrant Visas Fees at Consulates to Increase May 30, 2023Elimination of Paper Documentation in Streamlined Entry Process Raises Issues for Foreign Nationals

Citizenship

Changes Coming to U.S. Citizenship TestDepartment of State Proposes Allowing Third-Party Attendance at Interviews for U.S. Citizen ServicesDHS Issues Additional Visa Waiver Program Guidance for Cuba, Hungary, Israel

Compliance and Enforcement

TPS Extensions for El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, NicaraguaFlorida to Require Employers to Use E-VerifyExpiration of COVID-19 Travel Restrictions

Congress

DACA Final Rule is Unlawful, Judge SaysWhat Happens to the Immigration Agencies When the Government Shuts Down?Energy, Infrastructure, Domestic Manufacturing: Immigration System to Meet Labor Needs

COVID-19

What Happens to the Immigration Agencies When the Government Shuts Down?FY 2024 H-1B Cap Update: Second Random Selection From Previously Submitted Registrations CompletedDHS Makes Qualified Employers’ Virtual Inspection of Form I-9 Original Documentation Permanent Option

Customs and Border Protection (CBP)

Israel Added to Visa Waiver ProgramWhat Happens to the Immigration Agencies When the Government Shuts Down?DHS Issues Additional Visa Waiver Program Guidance for Cuba, Hungary, Israel

DAPA / DACA

DACA Final Rule is Unlawful, Judge SaysCoalition of States Files Motion to Shutter DACA ProgramHumanitarian Parole Program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, Venezuelans with Sponsorship

DED

U.S. Extends, Expands Deferred Enforced Departure for Hong KongersHumanitarian Parole Program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, Venezuelans with SponsorshipForeign Student-Athletes and Name, Image, Likeness

Department of Labor

What Happens to the Immigration Agencies When the Government Shuts Down?Navigating Changes to a Job Post-PERM Certification: Part 1Energy, Infrastructure, Domestic Manufacturing: Immigration System to Meet Labor Needs

Department of State

Israel Added to Visa Waiver ProgramWhat Happens to the Immigration Agencies When the Government Shuts Down?Department of State Proposes Allowing Third-Party Attendance at Interviews for U.S. Citizen Services

Deportation

States Lack Standing to Sue Over Immigration-Enforcement Guidelines, U.S. Supreme Court RulesHow Links to Marijuana Industry Can Affect Foreign Nationals' U.S. Immigration StatusU.S. Supreme Court Limits Federal Court Review in Deportation Case

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

Manufacturing Workforce Shortage: Strategies to Overcome the Skills Gap, H-1B Visa ShortageIncrease in Nonimmigrant Visas Fees at Consulates Delayed to June 17, 2023Nonimmigrant Visas Fees at Consulates to Increase May 30, 2023

E-3

What Happens to the Immigration Agencies When the Government Shuts Down?Manufacturing Workforce Shortage: Strategies to Overcome the Skills Gap, H-1B Visa ShortageVisa Options for Foreign National Workers in the Life Sciences Industry

EADs

TPS Extension and Redesignation for Afghanistan and VenezuelaDACA Final Rule is Unlawful, Judge SaysTPS for South Sudan Extended

EB-1

New USCIS Guidance for Evaluating Extraordinary Ability, Outstanding Professor, Researcher Visa ClassificationsEight Fields of Study Added Under STEM OPT Eligibility for StudentsUSCIS Premium Processing Expansion for F-1, EB-1, EB-2, Others

EB-2

Navigating Changes to a Job Post-PERM Certification: Part 1USCIS Premium Processing Expansion for F-1, EB-1, EB-2, OthersUSCIS to Implement Premium Processing for Certain Pending EB-1, EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions

EB-3

Navigating Changes to a Job Post-PERM Certification: Part 1

EB-5

What Happens to the Immigration Agencies When the Government Shuts Down?International Entrepreneur Parole Series Part 2: Document RequirementsEB-5 Program Changes Under Reform and Integrity Act

Entrepreneurs

International Entrepreneur Parole Series Part 3: Program Application ProceduresInternational Entrepreneur Parole Series Part 2: Document RequirementsInternational Entrepreneur Parole Series Part 1: A Primer

ESTA

Israel Added to Visa Waiver ProgramLaunch of European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) Delayed AgainDHS Issues Additional Visa Waiver Program Guidance for Cuba, Hungary, Israel

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

Increase in Nonimmigrant Visas Fees at Consulates Delayed to June 17, 2023Florida to Require Employers to Use E-VerifyNonimmigrant Visas Fees at Consulates to Increase May 30, 2023

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

Launch of European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) Delayed AgainDepartment of State Proposes Allowing Third-Party Attendance at Interviews for U.S. Citizen ServicesNonimmigrant Visas Fees at Consulates to Increase May 30, 2023

Green Cards

Navigating Changes to a Job Post-PERM Certification: Part 1New USCIS Guidance for Evaluating Extraordinary Ability, Outstanding Professor, Researcher Visa ClassificationsChanges Coming to U.S. Citizenship Test

H-1B

What Happens to the Immigration Agencies When the Government Shuts Down?Navigating Changes to a Job Post-PERM Certification: Part 1New USCIS Guidance for Evaluating Extraordinary Ability, Outstanding Professor, Researcher Visa Classifications

H-2A

End of Paper Form I-94, Arrival/Departure Record‘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-2B

What Happens to the Immigration Agencies When the Government Shuts Down?Energy, Infrastructure, Domestic Manufacturing: Immigration System to Meet Labor NeedsDHS Issues Guidance on Additional H-2B Temporary Nonagricultural Visas Allocated for FY 2023

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

OSHA’s New Authority to Issue T, U Nonimmigrant Law Enforcement VisasDHS Announces Extension of Parole for Certain UkrainiansHumanitarian Parole Program for Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans, Venezuelans with Sponsorship

I-9 and E-Verify

What Happens to the Immigration Agencies When the Government Shuts Down?TPS for South Sudan ExtendedDHS Publishes New Form I-9

Immigrant Petitions

Navigating Changes to a Job Post-PERM Certification: Part 1New USCIS Guidance for Evaluating Extraordinary Ability, Outstanding Professor, Researcher Visa ClassificationsInternational Entrepreneur Parole Series Part 1: A Primer

Immigrant Visas

International Entrepreneur Parole Series Part 1: A PrimerU.S. Embassy in Havana to Resume Immigrant Visa ServicesDiversity Visa Program Open for FY 2024

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)

What Happens to the Immigration Agencies When the Government Shuts Down?DHS Extends and Re-designates TPS for Ukraine and SudanDHS Makes Qualified Employers’ Virtual Inspection of Form I-9 Original Documentation Permanent Option

Immigration Litigation

DACA Final Rule is Unlawful, Judge SaysNew USCIS Guidance for Evaluating Extraordinary Ability, Outstanding Professor, Researcher Visa ClassificationsH-1B Update: Suspecting Fraud, USCIS Challenges, Denies Some Petitions, and Foreign Nationals Sue

Industry Specific

USCIS Petition Requirements for Relocating H-1B Employees Are Sound, Federal Court ConfirmsManufacturing Workforce Shortage: Strategies to Overcome the Skills Gap, H-1B Visa ShortageVisa Options for Foreign National Workers in the Life Sciences Industry

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

What Happens to the Immigration Agencies When the Government Shuts Down?Energy, Infrastructure, Domestic Manufacturing: Immigration System to Meet Labor NeedsEight Fields of Study Added Under STEM OPT Eligibility for Students

J-1 Trainees

Energy, Infrastructure, Domestic Manufacturing: Immigration System to Meet Labor NeedsEight Fields of Study Added Under STEM OPT Eligibility for StudentsIncrease in Nonimmigrant Visas Fees at Consulates Delayed to June 17, 2023

L-1A / L-1B

Navigating Changes to a Job Post-PERM Certification: Part 1Manufacturing Workforce Shortage: Strategies to Overcome the Skills Gap, H-1B Visa ShortageVisa Options for Foreign National Workers in the Life Sciences Industry

L-2

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

Legislation

DACA Final Rule is Unlawful, Judge SaysWhat Happens to the Immigration Agencies When the Government Shuts Down?Energy, Infrastructure, Domestic Manufacturing: Immigration System to Meet Labor Needs

National Interest Waiver (NIW)

Visa Options for Foreign National Workers in the Life Sciences IndustryUSCIS Premium Processing Expansion for F-1, EB-1, EB-2, OthersUSCIS Returns to Concurrent Processing of Nonimmigrant Primary and Dependent Applicants’ Forms

O-1

New USCIS Guidance for Evaluating Extraordinary Ability, Outstanding Professor, Researcher Visa ClassificationsEight Fields of Study Added Under STEM OPT Eligibility for StudentsManufacturing Workforce Shortage: Strategies to Overcome the Skills Gap, H-1B Visa Shortage

Other Non-immigrant Visas

DHS Issues Additional Visa Waiver Program Guidance for Cuba, Hungary, IsraelDHS Makes Qualified Employers’ Virtual Inspection of Form I-9 Original Documentation Permanent OptionInternational Entrepreneur Parole Series Part 3: Program Application Procedures

P-1

Increase in Nonimmigrant Visas Fees at Consulates Delayed to June 17, 2023Nonimmigrant Visas Fees at Consulates to Increase May 30, 2023USCIS Extends Comment Period for Proposed Fee Increases

Parole / Advance Parole

International Entrepreneur Parole Series Part 3: Program Application ProceduresInternational Entrepreneur Parole Series Part 1: A PrimerKeys Features of USCIS Mobile Biometrics Services

PERM

What Happens to the Immigration Agencies When the Government Shuts Down?Navigating Changes to a Job Post-PERM Certification: Part 1Filers Must Use New PERM Labor Certification Form ETA-9089, New FLAG Platform Starting June 1, 2023

Permanent Residence

Navigating Changes to a Job Post-PERM Certification: Part 1New USCIS Guidance for Evaluating Extraordinary Ability, Outstanding Professor, Researcher Visa ClassificationsChanges Coming to U.S. Citizenship Test

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

TPS Extension and Redesignation for Afghanistan and VenezuelaNew USCIS Guidance for Evaluating Extraordinary Ability, Outstanding Professor, Researcher Visa ClassificationsEnergy, Infrastructure, Domestic Manufacturing: Immigration System to Meet Labor Needs

Supreme Court

States Lack Standing to Sue Over Immigration-Enforcement Guidelines, U.S. Supreme Court RulesWashTech Says OPT, STEM OPT Programs Invalid, Urges U.S. Supreme Court to Step InCoalition of States Files Motion to Shutter DACA Program

Tax Issues

Elimination of Paper Documentation in Streamlined Entry Process Raises Issues for Foreign NationalsEarly Stage Tech Companies: Navigating Potential PitfallsGovernment Guidance on How Ineligible Individuals can Return COVID-19 Stimulus Payment

Temporary (Non-immigrant) Work Visas

What Happens to the Immigration Agencies When the Government Shuts Down?Navigating Changes to a Job Post-PERM Certification: Part 1Energy, Infrastructure, Domestic Manufacturing: Immigration System to Meet Labor Needs

TN / NAFTA

Manufacturing Workforce Shortage: Strategies to Overcome the Skills Gap, H-1B Visa ShortageVisa Options for Foreign National Workers in the Life Sciences IndustryAlternatives to H-1B Visa: What to Think About

TPS

TPS Extension and Redesignation for Afghanistan and VenezuelaTPS for South Sudan ExtendedDHS Extends and Re-designates TPS for Ukraine and Sudan

Travel (General)

Israel Added to Visa Waiver ProgramLaunch of European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS) Delayed AgainDepartment of State Proposes Allowing Third-Party Attendance at Interviews for U.S. Citizen Services

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

Undocumented Individuals

OSHA’s New Authority to Issue T, U Nonimmigrant Law Enforcement Visas

US Immigration

TPS Extension and Redesignation for Afghanistan and VenezuelaIsrael Added to Visa Waiver ProgramEnergy, Infrastructure, Domestic Manufacturing: Immigration System to Meet Labor Needs

USCIS

TPS Extension and Redesignation for Afghanistan and VenezuelaDACA Final Rule is Unlawful, Judge SaysWhat Happens to the Immigration Agencies When the Government Shuts Down?

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

Visa Waiver Program

Israel Added to Visa Waiver ProgramDHS Issues Additional Visa Waiver Program Guidance for Cuba, Hungary, IsraelWhat Travelers Need to Know About Electronic ‘E-Gate’ Border Entry Systems
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