Report from the H4 EAD Oral Arguments in the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit
Today, the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit heard arguments for Save Jobs USA v. the Department of Homeland Security. Originating in the US District Court in DC,
Read More »Insight From the Department of Homeland Security Regarding the Future of the H-4 EAD Program
In a letter to a U.S. Court of Appeals on September 16, the Department of Homeland Security indicated that the earliest possible publication date for a proposed rule to
Read More »October 2019 Visa Bulletin Released
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the October 2019 Visa Bulletin. EB-2 and EB-3 categories for the worldwide quota have become current once again. Cut-off dates for
Read More »Department of Homeland Security Proposes Expansion of Social Media Disclosure Requirements
On September 4, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a proposal to collect social media user identifications in order to “assess an alien’s
Read More »USCIS Proposed a $10 Fee for H-1B Visa Applications
In a new Department of Homeland Security proposal released on September 3, employers who are applying for H-1B visas in next year’s lottery would be required to pay an
Read More »USCIS Confirms all Notices for FY 2020 H-1B Cap Petitions Have Been Issued
On August 15, 2019, USCIS announced that it has issued return notices for all H-1B Cap Petitions that were not selected in the FY 2020 lottery. The lottery for successful
Read More »September 2019 Visa Bulletin Released
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) released the September 2019 Visa Bulletin. Several Employment-Based preference categories have retrogressed or have become unavailable
Read More »Immigration, Trade, and Commerce Organizations Petition USCIS for Greater Review of Proposed H-1B Registration System
Last fall, USCIS announced that changes would be forthcoming for the H-1B program, as soon as this year. The new plan would require companies who seek an H-1B visa for a
Read More »UPDATE: USCIS to Close its Overseas Offices
In March 2019, USCIS announced its plan to close all of its overseas offices.However, on August 9, 2019, USCIS updated its plans and announced thatseven of the international
Read More »U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia Clarifies H-1B Degree Requirement
On August 6, 2019, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia ruled that USCIS acted arbitrarily, capriciously, and abused its discretion in denying an H-1B work
Read More »Trump Administration Introduces Final “Public Charge” Rule
On Monday, August 12, the Trump Administration said it would move forward with new regulations that would deny green cards and visas to immigrants who use or are expected to
Read More »USCIS Annouces Significant Changes to the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program
On Wednesday, July 24, USCIS announced significant changes that would be forthcoming for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program. From USCIS, the new rule would include the
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