In this issue:
- H-1B Nonimmigrant Applications Approach Cap Limits for Fiscal Year 2013
- ICE Expands Worksite Enforcement Efforts
- SEC Investigates Chipotle's Hiring Practices
- NLRB Provides Guidance on Immigration Issues in Compliance Cases
- NLRB Settlement Makes E-Verify a Mandatory Subject of Bargaining
- Export Control Compliance Presents Discrimination Dilemmas
- Third Circuit Rejects Contract Claim by H-1B Physician
- DOJ Settles Discrimination Claims Against Health Care Staffing Company
- DOJ Sues NJ Technology Company for Whistleblower Retaliation
- DOL Assesses Fines and Back Pay Award Against XCEL Solutions for H-1B Violations
- District Court Enjoins New H-2B Regulations
- State Immigration-Related Legislation Slows in 2012
- DOS Issues June 2012 Visa Bulletin
An excerpt from " H-1B Nonimmigrant Applications Approach Cap Limits for Fiscal Year 2013"
As of May 25, 2012, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services ("USCIS") has received 48,400 petitions that count against the 65,000 H-1B Regular Cap, and 17,500 petitions that count against the 20,000 H-1B Master's Cap. USCIS will continue to accept new petitions until it has filled the H-1B Regular and Master's Caps.
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