Biden AI Executive Order Impact on Immigration

The Biden Executive Order on Artificial Intelligence proposes that immigration-related federal agencies take action quickly to make it easier for qualifying employers to attract…


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Health Groups Advise Against Changes to the Revised Public Charge Rule

Several healthcare groups told a Texas federal judge that changes to the Biden administration’s updated public charge rule may cause immigrants to not apply for needed Medicaid…


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H-4 Visa Employment Challenge Refused by U.S. Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear a challenge over employment authorization for qualifying spouses of H-1B visa holders.


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Employment Authorization Document Extension Announced

Certain holders of Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) who have a pending renewal application, qualify for an automatic extension validity date through the renewal pending…


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J-1 Exchange Visitor Visa Policy Clarification

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services provided clarification to residency requirements for the J-1 Exchange Visitor visa.


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Biden Proposed H-1B Visa Policy Highlights

The H-1B policy proposed by the Biden Administration includes several updates. Perhaps the biggest change is to the lottery process but other important changes are proposed.


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Stateside H-1B Visa Renewal Pilot Rule Under White House Review

The White House is reviewing a proposed program to allow for domestic H-1B visa renewal. If the proposal passes, the next step is publication on the Federal Register and a public…


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L-1 Petitions Policy Clarified

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) provided updated policy guidance for L-1 visa petitions. The topics of eligible company type and blanket petitions are noted.


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H-1B Proposed Rule Details Published in Federal Register

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a proposal to update the H-1B program. The proposed changes aim to make…


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H-1B Visa Proposed Rule Clears White House Review

The Department of Homeland Security presented a proposed rule for the H-1B visa program to the White House. The initial review is complete. The next step is publication in the…


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