USCIS Will Conduct Second Random Selection from Previously Submitted FY 2024 H-1B Cap Registrations
On Thursday, July 27, USCIS announced that the agency has determined it will need to select additional registrations to reach the FY 2024 H-1B cap-subject numerical
Read More »Breaking News: Federal Judge Strikes Down Biden Asylum Policy
On Tuesday, July 25, federal judge Jon S. Tigar struck down the Biden administration’s asylum policy, which has resulted in the lowest level of border migration in
Read More »Recent Supreme Court Ruling May Affect Fate of Pending DACA Litigation
After last month’s Supreme Court ruling that states did not have the right to sue the federal government over its immigration enforcement guidelines, defendants in the
Read More »Biden Administration Examining Treatment of Migrants in Texas
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is assessing whether to investigate Texas law enforcement officials for their alleged harsh border tactics. Go deeper: Several news outlets
Read More »Schools Not Shelters Act Passes the House
On July 20, the Schools Not Shelters Act (H.R. 3941) passed the House with 218 Republicans and 4 Democrats voting yes. The Schools Not Shelters Act would prohibit publicly
Read More »Bicameral Group of Bipartisan Lawmakers Introduce the Afghan Adjustment Act
The Afghan Adjustment Act of 2023 was introduced in the House and Senate through bipartisan efforts. The House bill, H.R. 4627, was introduced by Rep. Mariannette
Read More »USCIS Updates Policy Manual Regarding Form I-485
On July 20, USCIS announced an update to their Policy Manual to help applicants for adjustment of status identify if they could be barred from adjustment based on a finding
Read More »USCIS Updates Visa Availability Approach for Immigrant Investors
Last week, USCIS announced an update to the visa availability approach for Form I-526, Immigrant Petition by Alien Investor. The new policy is intended to reduce backlogs and
Read More »DHS Considers Digital Versions of Immigration and Travel Credentials
The Department of Homeland Security is pursuing initial steps with private sector partners to build infrastructure to store digital versions of travel and immigration
Read More »DHS Announces Remote I-9 Verification Alternative to Physical Document Examination
On July 25, DHS will publish a final rule amending the I-9 regulations to allow E-Verify employers in good standing to remotely examine new hires’ employment documents.
Read More »Israel to Permit Entry to All US Citizens at Ports of Entry
Last week, Ambassadors from the U.S. and Israel signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to set conditions for Israel to enter the U.S. Visa Waiver Program. The MOU will
Read More »UK Ends Visa Free Travel for Dominica, Honduras, Namibia, Timor-Leste, and Vanuatu
On July 19, 2023, the UK Home Office imposed a visa requirement on nationals of Dominica, Honduras, Namibia, Timor-Leste, and Vanuatu, effective 3pm on July 19, 2023.
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