Author: lfsuser
March 20, 2018
USCIS Suspends Premium Processing for Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions
Starting April 2, 2018, USCIS will temporarily suspend premium processing for all H-1B petitions subject to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 cap. This suspension is expected to last until September 10, 2018 and USCIS will notify the public before Premium Processing resumes for cap-subject...
read moreMarch 14, 2018
Important Takeaways from I-9 Webinar
On March 14, 2018, USCIS held a webinar entitled “Form I-9 Overview” to answer questions about completing Forms I-9. Below are some reminders and pointers that were discussed during the webinar: · USCIS encourages employers to write “N/A” in any fields that are not...
read moreMarch 01, 2018
30 DAYS REMAIN UNTIL THE H-1B CAP FILING DEADLINE
On April 2, 2018, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin accepting H-1B petitions subject to the fiscal year (FY) 2019 cap. Employers use the H-1B visa program to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations that require the theoretical or practical application of...
read moreFebruary 23, 2018
USCIS Announces New Requirements for H-1B Petitions Involving Third-Party Worksites
On February 23, 2018 USCIS published a new policy memorandum regarding requirements for H-1B petitions involving third-party worksites. Specifically, the memorandum sets forth the following policies: Itineraries will now be required, without exception, for all petitions involving multiple worksites, even for petitions that do...
read moreFebruary 07, 2018
President Trump Directs Establishment of Immigration Vetting Center
On February 6, 2018, President Trump issued a memorandum directing the establishment of a National Vetting Center to coordinate how government agencies share intelligence on individuals seeking immigration benefits or entry to the United States. The memorandum tasks the Secretary of Homeland Security, the...
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