Immigration Bill Preview: President Biden to Send Bill to Congress in Effort to Modernize Immigration System

Just prior to his inauguration, President Biden released details of the U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 which will shortly be released to Congress. Three pillars are included in the…


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President-Elect Joe Biden to Introduce Immigration Bill on First Day

President-Elect Joe Biden is planning to unveil a sweeping immigration bill on his first day, January 20, 2021, which will include a pathway to citizenship for an estimated 11…


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Reminder: H-1B Amendment Requirements Are Not Relaxed During Pandemic

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, many people are working from home. This has implications for H-1B holders. So, it is important that H-1B employers and beneficiaries remain…


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New DHS Unit To Review Optional Practical Training as Path to H-1B

A new unit is being developed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to review the use of the Optional Practical Training (OPT) work permit for foreign students. The unit…


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Second Revision to H-1B Wages Announced

A second set of new wage requirements for H-1B specialty occupation visa holders and employment-based green card applicants have been announced by the U.S. Labor Department. The…


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Asylum Restriction Efforts Blocked

Efforts to restrict immigrants fleeing from oppression was blocked by a federal judge on Friday January 8, 2021. The rule curbs refugees from Central America seeking asylum in the…


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President-Elect Biden States New Immigration Legislation To Be Introduced Immediately After Taking Office

Biden says he’ll introduce immigration legislation “immediately” after taking office. Biden adds his Justice Department will investigate the Trump administration’s separation of…


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H-1B Visa Denial for Market Research Analyst Reversed by Massachusetts Judge

Yesterday, the denial of an H-1B Visa for a market research analyst working with a Boston commercial real estate developer was reversed in federal court. Judge Rya W. Zobel of the…


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DHS Announces Final Rule for H-1B Lottery for Visa Workers

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released a final rule changing the lottery for H-1B Visas. The ruling affects specialty occupation visas. The proposed selection process…


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USCIS Updates to National Average Processing Time Shows Increasing Time Requirements

The USCIS recently released an update to the Historical National Average Processing Time for All USCIS Offices for Select Forms, by fiscal year. The current update includes Q3…


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