October 4, 2022
Existence of a Non-Detention Policy Challenged by Florida
The state of Florida is requesting a trial to determine if the Biden administration is suggesting the release of individuals who are subject to detention. The state has asked a…
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October 3, 2022
Labor Certification Challenge Based On Lost Email Denied
A company appealed the denial of a sponsorship application, stating an audit notification was lost as it was placed in a spam folder. Upon appeal, the U.S. Department of Labor…
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September 30, 2022
Embassies in India Will Open 100,000 Visa Appointments in November 2022
In the coming weeks, U.S. embassies in India will make 100,000 visa appointments available for H and L worker visas for drop box cases. This is available for first-time…
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September 30, 2022
Judge Denies 2022 Diversity Visa Winners Unlawful Delay Claim
A federal judge found a group of 2022 diversity visa winners who sued the State Department over unlawful delays in scheduling their interviews will not be able to prove their…
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September 29, 2022
USCIS Announces Extension of Temporary Waiver of 60-Day Rule for Civil Surgeon Signatures on Some Forms
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced the extension of a temporary waiver for civil surgeon signatures for qualifying forms. The current waiver ends on September 30,…
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September 28, 2022
Removal Challenge Allowed In Spite of Missing the Filing Window
An individual trying to reopen their removal matter due to an invalid conviction was originally denied due to missing the filing window. The person did not file the challenge…
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September 28, 2022
USCIS Extends Green Card Validity Extension to 24 Months for Green Card Renewals
Effective Sept. 26, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is automatically extending the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards) to 24 months…
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September 27, 2022
Foreign Worker Sponsorship Denied Due to Salary Differences
The initial denial of a request to sponsor a foreign worker has been upheld by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on the basis that the wage advertised did not match the wage…
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September 23, 2022
H-1B FY2023 Insights: Important Considerations as October 1 Approaches
As we draw closer to October 1, the start date for H-1B FY 2023 cap petitions, there are several important considerations to bear in mind. First, if your petition is still pending…
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September 22, 2022
Foreign Worker Sponsorship Rejected Due to Incomplete Review of American Applicant
A company submitted an appeal due to the denial of a request to sponsor a foreign worker and was rejected. The basis of the rejection is the lack of reviewing the credentials of a…
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