March 13, 2024
Supreme Court Justice Further Delays Texas’ Migrant Arrest Law
The Texas law that gives state authorities the power to detain undocumented migrants has been further delayed by Supreme Court Justice Alito.
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March 13, 2024
Initial Employment Authorization Document Process Streamlined for Refugees
USCIS revealed a new streamlined process for refugees to receive their Employment Authorization Document. Specific requirements apply.
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March 11, 2024
April 2024 Visa Bulletin: Advancement in Employment-Based Visas and FY2024 Projection
The April 2024 Visa Bulletin shows advancement across employment-based visas, however, projections suggest no additional movement is expected until October 2024.
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March 6, 2024
FY2025 H-1B Registration Period: Now Open
FY2025 H-1B cap petition registrations are now open, as of noon Eastern time on March 6, 2024. The registration period remains open until noon Eastern on March 22, 2024.
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March 5, 2024
U.S. Supreme Court Considers Texas Immigration Law
The U.S. Supreme Court is asked to consider the Texas State Law, SB4, scheduled to go into effect on March 10, 2024. The law gives local and state officials the ability to arrest…
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March 4, 2024
States Cannot Remove Trump from Ballot, Per U.S. Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court unanimously determined that states cannot remove Presidential candidates from the state ballot. The power to remove a federal candidate from the ballot…
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March 4, 2024
USCIS Forms Required April 1, 2024, With No Grace Period
Updated USCIS forms are required to be used as of April 1, 2024. No grace period applies to this change. The update coincides with the new fee rule.
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February 28, 2024
Requesting Case Support from the CIS Ombudsman
The Office of the Citizenship and Immigration Services Ombudsman (CIS Ombudsman) released a four-step process outlining the stes to request support from the office.
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February 27, 2024
FY2023 H-1B Denial Rates Rose
A recent report shows higher denial rates for H-1B petitions in FY2023. Larger employers saw higher approval rates, likely due to working with immigration attorneys.
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February 27, 2024
Immigration Now Top Concern in U.S.
Per a recent Gallup poll, immigration is the top concern amongst Americans, split along party lines with 57% of Republicans and 10% of Democrats identifying it as the top issue.
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