US | USCIS Updates Policy Guidance on Mobile Biometrics Services
On March 7, USCIS issued new guidance on when applicants can avail themselves of mobile biometrics services. The guidance also provides an alternative method for capturing
Read More »US | New Guidance for International Entrepreneurs
On March 10, USCIS issued comprehensive guidance on international entrepreneurial parole. The guidance provides additional information on the implementation of the
Read More »US | COVID Test Requirement for Travelers from China Ends
The U.S. has lifted the pre-flight COVID test requirement for travelers from China. The policy shift means that starting March 10, 2023, at 3 pm EDT, air passengers will no
Read More »US | DHS Extends and Redesignates Somalia for TPS
On Friday, March 10, the Department of Homeland Security published a Federal Register Notice extending and redesignating Somalia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS). In
Read More »US | Expanded Premium Processing for Certain Student Visa Holders
On Monday, USCIS expanded premium processing services for certain F-1 student visa holders seeking optional practical training who have employment authorization applications
Read More »US | New H-2A Rule Sets Higher Wage Standards
On February 28, the DOL published a new rule to restore how wages are calculated for H-2A agricultural guest workers. The new rule is expected to increase the required wage,
Read More »US | Biden Nominates Julie Su To Serve As Secretary of Labor
On February 28, President Biden announced his nomination of Deputy Labor Secretary Julie Su to lead the department after the expected departure of Labor Secretary Marty Walsh
Read More »US | EB-5 Integrity Fund Begins
As of March 2, EB-5 regional centers must pay a fee to support the new EB-5 Integrity Fund, which will pay for fraud and criminal investigations as well as program
Read More »US | New Guidance On O-1B Applications
USCIS issued new policy guidance, effective immediately, on evidence to be submitted for O-1B applications for nonimmigrants with extraordinary abilities in the arts or
Read More »USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for Second Half of FY 2023
The USCIS has received enough petitions to meet the H-2B cap for the second half of fiscal year (FY) 2023 and announced the filing dates for supplemental H-2B visas for the
Read More »US | Updated Guidance on Foreign Student Work Authorization
On February 22, USCIS issued policy guidance to clarify the period of work authorization for F-1 nonimmigrant students experiencing severe economic hardship due to emergent
Read More »US | Fee Rule Comment Period Extended
In January, the Department of Homeland Security released the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Fee Schedule and Changes to Certain Other Immigration Benefit Request
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