June 1, 2023
Filing Location and Documentation Requirements Updates for Some Affirmative Asylum Applications
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services updated the filing location for some affirmative asylum applications that are sent in via mail. This change is made to streamline asylum…
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May 31, 2023
DHS Reports Improvements for Student and Exchange Visitors Processing
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement released an update on the process of improving the experience for individuals accessing the Department of Homeland Security services.…
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May 24, 2023
Multiple Registrations: An Employer Guide for Navigating the FY 2024 H-1B Cap
There has understandably been a great deal of confusion and alarm over USCIS's warning on multiple petition filings for the FY2024 H-1B Cap. However, we cannot emphasize enough…
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May 22, 2023
Florida Law Levies Penalties on Employers Hiring Undocumented Immigrants
The State of Florida enacted a law that addresses undocumented immigrants in the state. Florida employers are subject to up to $1,000 per day fines for hiring undocumented…
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May 22, 2023
DACA Hearing to be Held Prior to Ruling
A federal judge agreed to hold a hearing on June 1, 2023, prior to determining the legality, and future, of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
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May 19, 2023
USCIS Updates Selection Process for Some Parole Program Supporters
The process of selecting supporters for the parole program for Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela has changed due to high submission rates. The change is effective now.
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May 15, 2023
Our Perspective: Immigration Implications and Proactive Steps If Government Shutdown Over Debt Ceiling Issue
Implications to the U.S. immigration process are presented, including recommendations on how to prepare, if the U.S. government breaches the debt ceiling, kicking off a government…
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May 15, 2023
June 2023 Visa Bulletin: Employment-Based and Family- Based Categories Hold Steady
For June 2023, both employment-based and family-based categories are holding steady, showing no further retrogression, or advancement. However, for India and China, we expect…
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May 15, 2023
Update on PERM Forms and the FLAG System
The Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) announced a delay in using the new Permanent Employment Certification (PERM) form and CW-1 applications through the Foreign Labor…
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May 12, 2023
Immigration Bill Passes House Facing Threat of Biden Veto
The Secure the Border Act was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives. The Act proposes ending some Biden administration policies and enabling some Trump-era policies.…
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