USCIS Announces Changes to Regional Center Investor Filing Fee Requirements

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that starting from March 15, 2023, petitioners filing Form I-526E, Immigrant Petition by Regional…


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USCIS Policy Update for Employer’s Proof of Ability to Pay

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is issuing policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to address the analysis of an employer’s ability to pay the proffered wage…


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Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Help Eliminate Visa Backlogs

The Eliminating Backlogs Act of 2023 was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Act proposes changes to how employment-based visas are allocated annually.


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Companies Moving Foreign Talent Abroad to Avoid US Visa Delays

U.S. companies are increasingly moving key foreign employees abroad in order to retain them. The approach referred to as offshoring or nearshoring, gives companies the option to…


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EB-5 Integrity Fund Payments Begin

The Department of Homeland Security EB-5 Integrity Fund is now requiring payments from regional centers. The funds will be used to support the detection and investigation of fraud…


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$150k Fine Over Unplaced H-1B Worker Supported by DOL

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) appeals board supported a penalty levied against a tech recruitment firm. The firm violated the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) when it…


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USCIS Issues Policy Alert on Evaluation of Eligibility for O-1B Visa Classification

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy alert regarding the evaluation of eligibility for the O-1B visa classification. This policy guidance aims to…


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Our Perspective: Demand for Highly Skilled Workers Remains Strong as H-1B Cap Registration Period Opens

With recent tech layoffs from some major players, some may be questioning whether IT demand remains as strong as it once was. From what we are experiencing, that is simply not the…


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USCIS Announces Premium Processing for Certain F-1 Students

USCIS announced the availability of premium process for qualified F-1 student visas. In addition, online application for premium processing is available for OPT in STEM programs.


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Remote Hearings for Immigration Court Requests Granted if No Timely Decision

Requested remote hearings that do not receive a decision within 48 hours prior to the scheduled court time will, by default, be granted. This currently applies to the New Jersey…


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