USCIS Issues Clarifying Guidance on Eligibility for the O-1B Visa Classification
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today issued policy guidance (PDF, 310.33 KB) clarifying how it evaluates evidence to determine eligibility for O-1B nonimmigrants of extraordinary ability in the arts and nonimmigrants of extraordinary achievement in the...
USCIS to Start Collecting Fee for EB-5 Integrity Fund
Today, the Department of Homeland Security posted a Federal Register notice providing information related to the EB-5 Integrity Fund. We will use the EB-5 Integrity Fund primarily to administer the EB-5 Regional Center Program, as required by the EB-5 Reform and...
Biden Administration Unveils Broad Asylum Restrictions at U.S.-Mexico Border
The United States could bar tens of thousands of migrants arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border from claiming asylum under a proposal unveiled on Tuesday that would be the most wide-ranging attempt yet by U.S. President Joe Biden's administration to deter unauthorized...
Visa Bulletin For March 2023
A. STATUTORY NUMBERS This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during March for: “Final Action Dates” and “Dates for Filing Applications,” indicating when immigrant visa applicants should be notified to assemble and submit required documentation...
Checklist for F-1 Students Transitioning to Cap-Subject H-1B Status
Many of the foreign nationals who submit H registrations each year hold -1B cap lottery F-1 status. It is critical that those who are selected tie up all loose ends and maintain proper F-1 status to ensure a smooth transition to H-1B status. The following is a...
Changes Affecting Employment Authorization For L-2, E, and H-4 Dependent Spouses
On November 12, 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that L dependent spouses are no longer required to apply for an EAD to work in the United States. Instead, -2 and EL-2 and E dependent spouses are authorized to work in the United States...
FY2024 H-1B Registration Fact Sheet For Employers
Registration Process: To file H-1B petitions subject to the FY2024 cap for an employee, you must first electronically register and pay a $10 fee for each electronic registration. The electronic registration includes basic information about the employer and employee....
Considerations When Terminating a Foreign Worker (H-1B, H-1B1, E-1/E-2, E-3, TN, L-1, O-1)
Terminating an employee is always a difficult decision. Terminating a foreign worker has additional challenges and consequences that must be considered, and employers must ensure they comply with state and federal law. An employer should consult with both their...
U.S. Officials Prepping Legislation to Revamp Asylum System
U.S. President Joe Biden's administration is developing a sweeping bill that would revamp the country's asylum system to speed up the resolution of claims in large-scale processing centers at the border with Mexico, two U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)...