The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently released a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) with respect to the regulations governing the H-1B nonimmigrant visa classification. The proposed rule seeks to improve the...more
The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on July 21, 2023 the modernization of the I-9 process following the COVID-19 pandemic, including through new guidelines expanding the use of E-Verify, the DHS’s...more
7/26/2023
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In recent US immigration developments, the Department of State has authorized consular offices to forgo the in-person interview requirement for some nonimmigrant visa applicants. Further, President Joseph Biden has revoked...more
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has extended a policy permitting acceptance of remote employment eligibility verification in limited circumstances through December 31, 2021.
On August 31, the day the current...more
In a landmark 5–4 decision issued June 18, the US Supreme Court held that the Department of Homeland Security’s rescission of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was unlawful agency action....more
6/23/2020
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The US District Court for the Southern District of New York on October 11 enjoined and halted enforcement of the new public charge rule that was due to become effective October 15, 2019. The court not only enjoined the US...more
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is preparing to implement a new rule next week that makes it more difficult for foreign nationals to extend their stay in the country or receive permanent residence if they...more
The US Department of Homeland Security makes it tougher for foreign nationals who have received public benefits to adjust, renew, or extend their status in the United States. Applicants can be refused temporary or permanent...more
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services will accept applications to comply with a recent court order, but will work concurrently to publish rules to rescind the program entirely. ...more
Employers should plan to immediately cancel for at least 90 days all international travel by employees or individuals doing business with your company who will be subject to the travel ban, and prepare for potential...more
Issued and upcoming executive orders by President Trump will impact business immigration in addition to family immigration and refugee programs.
On the evening of Friday, January 27, US President Donald Trump issued an...more
1/31/2017
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The final rule adds employer obligations to the STEM OPT program.
The US Department of Homeland Security has released an advance version of its long-anticipated final rule that expands employment authorization for...more
Federal court rules to allow limited relief of court’s order to May 10, 2016.
On January 23, Federal Court Judge Ellen Segal Huvelle granted a request by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to delay the possible...more
New rule would extend STEM optional practical training to 24 months.
On October 19, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a proposed rule in the Federal Register to amend its F-1 nonimmigrant student...more
10/21/2015
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Current STEM OPT holders not affected until February 2016.
A federal judge's ruling earlier this month invalidated the 17-month extension of optional practical training (OPT) for international students in the science,...more
The actions will prioritize immigration enforcement, offer temporary work authorization to undocumented immigrants, and implement changes that benefit highly skilled workers....more
11/24/2014
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security will tighten screening measures on travelers who use the Visa Waiver Program in response to concerns over Islamist militants who hold U.S. or European passports....more
Proposed regulations would grant employment authorization to qualifying H-4 nonimmigrants; apply a 240-day extension of employment authorization to timely filed requests for extensions of stay for E-3, H-1B1, and CW-1...more