“Modernizing H-1B” Rule Under White House Review
The long-awaited regulatory update of the H-1B visa program, Modernizing H-1B Requirements and Oversight, Providing Flexibility in the F-1 Program, and Program Improvements
Read More »Parole in Place Program, “Keeping Families Together,” Paused for 14 Days Following Injunction
On Monday, August 26, 2024, a Texas federal judge issued a 14-day temporary pause on the Biden administration’s Parole in Place program, “Keeping Families
Read More »EIG Alert: Final H-1B Rule Released, Summary & Key Dates
On January 30, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a preview of a final rule entitled “Improving the H-1B Registration Selection Process
Read More »USCIS Announces Organization Accounts & Online Collaboration for H-1B Registrations
USCIS announced earlier today, Friday, January 12, that it will introduce organizational accounts for collaboration and online filing for I-129 H-1B Petitions and H-1B I-907
Read More »USCIS Announces Inflation Adjustment to Premium Processing Fees
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced on December 27, 2023, a final rule that will increase the filing fee for Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing, to
Read More »Israel — Visa and Immigration Processing, Travel, and Security
Erickson Immigration Group is closely monitoring the security situation in Israel following the events which unfolded over the weekend. This situation is expected to be
Read More »EIG Alert: Government Shutdown Watch
After failing to reach consensus on a defense spending bill, Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) sent members home for the long weekend. The House is expected to
Read More »EIG Global Alert: India Suspends Visa Operations for Canada
As of Thursday, September 21, India’s government has suspended all visa servicing for Canadian nationals indefinitely. This suspension includes routine consular services
Read More »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 »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 »US | FY2024 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens on March 1, 2023
On January 27, USCIS announced that the initial registration period for the FY2024 H-1B cap will open at 12pm EST on March 1, 2023, and will run through 12pm EST on March 17,
Read More »ALERT: USCIS Agrees to Adjudicate H-4, H-4 EAD, And L-2 Together With I-129
Breaking News — Per a settlement reached today for Edakunni v. Mayorkas, USCIS will return to the previous process of adjudicating I-539s and I-765s for H-4 and L-2
Read More »