Immigrants Can Help Fill Future US Labor Needs, Per Report

According to the Migration Policy Institute, immigrants in the U.S. have the potential to address upcoming U.S. labor needs. This need will be greatest in fields demanding higher…


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H-1B Registration Numbers Decline After Lottery System Overhaul

Submissions for individual employees in the annual H-1B visa lottery declined significantly after the federal government updated the selection process for the specialty occupation…


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U.S. Supreme Court to Examine Revoked Visa Petition

The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing a decision from the Eleventh Circuit regarding the revocation of a visa petition for a Palestinian man. The circuit court determined that…


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White House Considers Immigration Support for Spouses of U.S. Citizens

The White House is considering offering legal relief to spouses of U.S. citizens who are in the country with no other pathway to lawful immigration status. The White House is…


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Oklahoma Immigration Bill Passes State House

Oklahoma is poised to join Texas, Florida, and Iowa in passing state laws addressing immigration. The state House passed the bill, now moving to the state Senate.


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Recent Supreme Court Decision Cited as Basis to Allow Texas Immigration Law

Texas argues that using the same reasoning as cited in a recent Supreme Court case, the federal government does not have a legal basis to sue the state and pursue an injunction to…


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May 2024 Visa Bulletin: Welcome Updates to Family-Based Categories

As expected, the May 2024 Visa Bulletin saw no updates to Employment-Based visas. Advancements are reported for Family-Based visas.


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USCIS Clarifies Labor Definition of Select Schedule A Occupations

USCIS is updating their definition for a group of Schedule A occupations to agree with existing Department of Labor definitions.


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USCIS Updates Asylum Processing Guidelines

USCIS announced recommendations to ensure affirmative asylum processing is completed on a timely basis, limiting the loss of status.


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U.S. Southern Border Migrant Border Crossings Down in March

U.S. Border Patrol agents detained fewer migrants without a legal basis crossing the southern U.S. border in March 2024 based on preliminary CBP data.


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