November 8, 2021
DHS Announces Fee Exemptions, Streamlined Processing for Afghan Nationals as They Resettle in the U.S.
The Department of Homeland Security announced a streamlined process for immigration and fee exemptions for qualifying Afghan nationals in the process of resettling in the U.S.…
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November 8, 2021
Our Perspective: How to Utilize the H-1B Program to Meet Growing Demand for Technology Roles
Ongoing demand for technology roles is driving a competitive job market, for U.S. nationals and foreign workers. With over one million tech roles available and nowhere near enough…
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November 4, 2021
Latest House Budget Bill Does Not Include Citizenship Path
The most recent budget bill does not include a path to permanent legal status for undocumented individuals. The bill does include a temporary option that would grant a minimum of…
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November 3, 2021
USCIS Sued Over Decade-Long Green Card Delay
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) was sued by a group of Indian nationals in the hopes of forcing the federal government to review green card petitions filed…
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November 2, 2021
H-1B Filing Fees Could Increase with New Bill
The current Budget Reconciliation Bill includes an increase in cost for H-1B visa filings of $500 for each petition. If the Bill is passed, this and other fee increases will go…
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November 2, 2021
November Visa Bulletin Outlook: EB-2 Will Advance Slowly, EB-3 Will Not Likely Move Throughout Coming Year
In this month’s Chats with Charlie for the November 2021 Visa Bulletin, Charlie Oppenheim, Chief of the Visa Control and Reporting Division for the Department of State, explained…
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November 1, 2021
States’ Intervention On ‘Public Charge’ Rule Heading to Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case that hopes to reinstate the so-called “public charge” rule at the state level. The case is brought by a group of Republican attorneys…
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October 31, 2021
Details of Covid Vaccine Requirements for All Individuals Traveling to the U.S.
President Biden rescinded regional traffic bans due to Covid and provided guidance on individual requirements for all individuals traveling to the U.S. under Presidential…
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October 29, 2021
Second Chance for H-1B Petition Approval for Market Research Analyst Roles
For U.S. employers who had H-1B petitions denied for market research analyst roles, another chance at filing is now available. The result of a class action lawsuit, U.S.…
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October 29, 2021
New Proposed Spending Bill Includes Green Card Recapture
The Biden administration revealed an updated budget reconciliation bill which includes $100 billion for immigration reform. The total bill is valued at $1.75 trillion. The…
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