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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced they received sufficient electronic registrations during the initial period to satisfy the FY2024 H-1B cap, including…

Prime Minister Trudeau and President Biden announced an agreement between the United States and Canada to clarify where the respective countries can turn away asylum-seekers who…

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services clarified options available to individuals with employment-based visas after termination of employment. Options to the 60-day rule in…

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services sent a reminder today, March 23, 2023, reminding all that COVID flexibilities are ending today. The original announcement was released in…

Retrogression is seen in both employment-based and family-based visas. Future retrogression appears to be on the horizon as well. For employment-based cases, In April 2023, USCIS…

USCIS recently provided an update on requirements for employers to prove their ability to pay. The policy alert focuses on whether the Petitioner has the Ability to Pay the…

The H-1B multiple petition rule monitors multiple filings for the same individual and role. While the rule talks about “petitions” filed with USCIS, the Service is applying the…

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) recently updated a less burdensome way for lawful permanent residents (LPRs), or commonly known as green card holders, to receive…

A Presidential Advisory Committee recommends extending the grace period for H-1B visa holders to find new employment when laid off. In recent months, several large tech companies…

USCIS extended the FY2024 H-1B registration period to Monday, March 20, 2023, at 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time, due to issues experienced by some users in completing the payment…