April 25, 2022
DHS Extends Form I-9 Requirement Flexibility
DHS announced the extension of Form I-9 for qualifying individuals. The original flexibility was set to expire on April 20, 2022, and is extended to October 31, 2022. The…
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April 21, 2022
Practice Pointer: Related Entities and the H-1B
The H-1B program requirements can be complex to navigate, particularly for companies that are part of a larger employer group. Related entities must be considered when making…
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April 21, 2022
Practice Pointer: Concurrent H-1B Employment Frequently Asked Questions
With the post-pandemic reality of long-term remote or hybrid work, many employees are enjoying increased flexibility in the workplace. This flexibility can create new…
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April 21, 2022
DHS Extends COVID Vaccination Requirements for Int’l Travelers
DHS has extended COVID vaccination requirements for all travelers to the U.S. via air, land, and sea ports. Temporary Title 19 requirements continue for non-U.S. travelers…
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April 20, 2022
COVID Guidelines Extended for Qualifying SEVP Students
The March 2020 Covid guidelines for the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) have been extended to the 2022-2023 academic year. As such, an extension for attending classes…
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April 18, 2022
ICE Efforts to Clear Immigration Backlog Causes Concern for Immigration Attorneys
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) policy to actively reduce the immigration backlog by dismissing cases that are non-priority is seen as a positive for most affected…
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April 18, 2022
FY2023 H-1B Registrations 56% Higher the Previous Year
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released FY2023 H-1B registrations submission results. A total of 483,927 registrations were submitted, reflecting over 50%…
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April 14, 2022
May 2022 Visa Bulletin Holding Steady Except Some Movement in EB-2 India
For employment-based cases, USCIS has once again confirmed Applicant must use the Date of Chart to file an AOS application. This is not surprising news, as there is little…
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April 12, 2022
USCIS Announces Online Filing for DACA Renewal Forms
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released the below announcement: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced today that individuals who previously…
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April 11, 2022
Previously Banned Travelers Request Review
Individuals not able to enter the U.S. under a Trump-era policy asked a federal judge to require the Biden administration to review and reconsider their denials. The individuals…
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