Investigations Reveal Companies Abusing F-1 Visa Program Through Fraudulent Employment Verifications
The F-1 visa program is an invaluable program that allows…
New USCIS Fee Schedule Adds Additional Border Security Fee Payment for Certain H-1B and L-1 Employers
Starting October 2, 2020, employers with a high proportion…
President Trump Signs Executive Order Directing Federal Agencies to Use U.S. Workers Instead of Foreign Nationals
On August 3, 2020, President Trump signed the “Executive…
USCIS Finalizes Filing Fee Increases Starting October 2, 2020
On August 3, 2020, USCIS published a final rule that…
Second Circuit Issues Decision Limiting District Court Injunction Against 2019 Public Charge Rule to Apply Only in New York, Connecticut, and Vermont
On August 4, 2020, the United States Court of Appeals for…
New York Court Issues Injunction on the Inadmissibility on Public Charge Grounds for New York, Connecticut, and Vermont *UPDATED AUGUST 4, 2020*
On July 29, 2020, the U.S. District Court for the Southern…
New York Court Blocks Trump Administration’s “Public Charge” Rule from Taking Effect During the Pandemic
On February 24, 2020, USCIS implemented the Inadmissibility…
DHS Announces It Will Reject Initial Requests for DACA and Advanced Parole Requests as It Weighs the Future of the Program
On July 28, 2020, the U.S. Department of Homeland…
Changes to the Employment Authorization (EAD) Eligibility Based on Asylum Application
In June 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)…
Exceptions to Presidential Proclamations (10014 & 10052) Suspending the Entry of Immigrants and Nonimmigrants Presenting a Risk to the United States Labor Market During the Economic Recovery Following the 2019 Novel Coronavirus Outbreak
On June 22, the President signed Presidential Proclamation…