November 2018 Visa Bulletin Released
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the November 2018 Visa Bulletin just moments ago. In this month’s visa bulletin, little to no changes are
Read More »DHS’s Plans to Update H-1B Still in Drafting Phase
No firm date on when new regs will be released for public comment Update: Plans to reform the H-1B program are moving slowly. In a regulatory agenda announced in
Read More »NAFTA Becomes USMCA – TN Visa Untouched
TN unscathed in renegotiated agreement. Update: The immigration provision of NAFTA have survived renegotiation. The new agreement (now known as the US-Mexico-Canada
Read More »USCIS Clarifies Policy on NTA Issuance
New policy will not apply to employment-based applications and petitions at this time. Update: The new USCIS policy regarding the issuance of Notices to Appear will
Read More »USCIS Continues to Discuss Elimination of H-4 EADs Internally
Court filing today indicates USCIS expects to propose a rule within 3 months. Update: Today, within the context of ongoing litigation over H-4 EADs in the U.S. Court of
Read More »October 2018 Visa Bulletin Released
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the October 2018 Visa Bulletin just moments ago. In anticipation of the new fiscal year, next month’s visa bulletin
Read More »USCIS Increasing Premium Processing Fee to $1,410
Update: USCIS has announced it is increasing the premium processing fee for Forms I-129 and I-140 to $1,410 as of Monday, October 1, 2018. Context: This is the first
Read More »USCIS Extends and Expands Suspension of Premium Processing for H-1B Petitions
Changes are part of an effort to reduce processing times for other long-delayed applications. Update: Today, USCIS announced that it is extending the temporary suspension of
Read More »The United States Reaches a New Trade Deal with Mexico
Immigration not part of the discussion. No immediate changes to immigration expected. Update: President Donald Trump announced in a press conference on Monday that the
Read More »USCIS Edging Closer to the Elimination of H-4 EADs
Recent court filing indicates USCIS still moving forward with revising regulations Update: Yesterday, within the context of ongoing litigation over H-4 EADs in the U.S.
Read More »HS Clarifies STEM OPT Rules
New information on reporting obligations and outside training. Update: The DHS is making a concerted effort to clarify compliance requirements for those working on Optional
Read More »EB-1 Retrogression Expected to Last Longer Than Normal This Year
Backlog may continue into December. Update: This week, the Department of State (DOS) released the September 2018 visa bulletin. As reported in our monthly Visa Bulletin
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