DHS Reform Act Reintroduced

Major legislation was reintroduced by some members of the Committee on Homeland Security. The goal of the legislation is to prevent the DHS from being used for political…


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Our Perspective: July Visa Bulletin Priority Predictions

Following the release of the July 2021 Visa Bulletin, Charles Oppenheim, Chief of the Visa Control and Reporting Division of the U.S. Department of State provided his insights.…


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Path Cleared For Immigration Judges Union

The U.S. Justice Department cleared the way for the return of unionization for U.S. immigration judges. The group lost their authority during the final months of the previous…


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FY2022 H-1B Cap Registration Information Released

The USCIS received over 300,000 submissions for FY2022 H-1B. They selected 87,500 to proceed with filing, which is due June 30, 2021. Depending on the final result of that…


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Resubmission of Some Previously Rejected FY 2021 H-1B Now Allowed

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service announced they will accept resubmitted H-1B cap-subject petitions in some cases. Only those petitions previously rejected or…


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News Alert: USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests

From the USCIS: In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is extending the flexibilities it announced on March 30, 2020, to…


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Temporary Protected Status Suit Mediation Requested

The Biden administration and the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) asked the Ninth Circuit to stay and refer to mediation a suit to end deportation relief. Hundreds of…


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EB-5 Minimum Investment Reverts to $500,000

A Trump administration rule that nearly doubled the required investment for EB-5 visas is struck down. A California court stated the law was enacted in violation of the Federal…


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US Chambers Address Workforce Shortage and H-1B Quota

The US Chambers of Commerce is enacting a massive effort to support business. There is an acute shortage of skilled and professional workers in the US. As such, doubling the H-1B…


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EB-5 Program Set to Expire June 30, Reauthorization Uncertain

The EB-5 Regional Center Program is set to expire on June 30, 2021. This is not the first time the EB-5 program has expired, as it has never been made a permanent program by U.S.…


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