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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an update to guidance adjudicating requests for “National Interest Waivers.” This update provides guidance on job…

On January 21, 2022, US Citizenship and Immigration Services released a policy alert clarifying how USCIS evaluates the evidence for determining eligibility for O-1A nonimmigrants…

Starting on January 22, 2022, individuals entering the U.S. on the Canadian or Mexican borders via land or ferry ports are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, per…

Ongoing demand for talent, particularly for technology professionals, outpaces available qualified individuals in the U.S. Companies with established H-1B plans are facing…

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) received a large amount of EB-3 downgrade I-140, Immigrant Petitions, and I-485, Adjustment of Status applications filed in…

A group of H-2A visa holders was granted an extension due to ongoing supply chain issues. The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) appeals board affirmed the extension, however, stated…

The Department of State released the February 2022 Visa Bulletin. In the February 2022 Visa Bulletin showing both the Dates of Filing Chart and Final Actions Dates Chart, we see…

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced civil penalties have been increased to adjust for inflation. Fair Labor Standards Act violations are affected, including wage and…

To ease inflation and the ongoing shortage of workers in the U.S., the U.S. Chamber of Commerce suggests doubling the level of legal immigrants into America. The need for workers…

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has been again criticized for lack of proper management of the U-visa program by the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) of…