February 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...
read moreFebruary 01, 2018
60 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 moreJanuary 26, 2018
USCIS Confirms No Procedural Changes for H-1B Fiscal Year 2019 Cap Season
USCIS Service Center Operations Directorate (SCOPS) has confirmed to the American Immigration Lawyers Association that they do not anticipate any procedural changes for the Fiscal Year 2019 cap season. Additionally, USCIS does not anticipate suspending premium processing for H-1B petitions not subject to the...
read moreJanuary 25, 2018
I-9 Compliance Tips in an Age of Enforcement
In light of recent reports that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will be increasing I-9 inspections, it is extremely important for employers to stay up to date on current I-9 policies and best practices. Below are some reminders from a recent meeting between...
read moreJanuary 19, 2018
USCIS Begins Accepting Additional DACA Renewal Application Per Court Order
On January 9, 2018, the U.S. District Court in the Northern District of California issued a decision holding that the U.S. Government must continue Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) until litigation involving rescission of the program is resolved. The Court ordered the government...
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