On June 22, 2020, President Trump issued a proclamation suspending and limiting the entry of any individual seeking admission pursuant to the following visa categories: H-1B; H-2B; L-1; J-1 to…
23 Jun
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced that it will resume premium processing for Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker and Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, in phases over the next month. Effective June 1, 2020, USCIS…
29 May
In recent years, employers hiring temporary, high-skilled workers in the H-1B category have seen massive obstacles thrown increasingly in their path. Denial rates have quadrupled in recent years, from 6%…
25 May
DHS released a pre-publication copy of a Temporary Final Rule that would provide additional flexibility for H-2B employers that are part of the food supply chain and H-2B workers who…
13 May
Per this policy memo found HERE: In order to address situations in which an H-1B FMG is temporarily unable to work full-time due to quarantine, illness, travel restrictions, or other…
12 May
In the midst of a global pandemic that has caused court closures and consulate shutdowns, the debut of USCIS’s new H-1B lottery system occurred. Where before a petitioning company would…
20 Apr
https://www.aila.org/infonet/dol-oflc-releases-round-three-of-faqs-covid-19 DOL OFLC released round three of frequently asked questions regarding COVID-19. The round three FAQs address potential issues regarding the H-1B temporary specialty occupation programs and H-2A temporary agricultural…
09 Apr
https://news.bloomberglaw.com/daily-labor-report/h-1b-worker-pay-options-during-pandemic-limited-by-visa-rules Bloomberg Law reports that as companies pare down business and workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, those that employ H-1B workers have fewer options. AILA President Marketa Lindt explains that H-1B…
03 Apr
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