On October 23, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking to amend the H-1B regulations. These proposed rules are seen as a significant step to modernize the H-1B...more
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on July 21, 2023, that the agency will release a revised Form I-9 on August 1, 2023. Employers will be required to use the new version of Form I-9 on or before...more
It was widely reported last month—including by the Wall Street Journal and Associated Press— that the U.S. government is investigating alleged collusion by some companies to “increase the chances that their prospective...more
On April 30, 2021, the Biden Administration issued a Presidential Proclamation suspending the entry of certain foreign national travelers who have been physically present in India during the 14-day period preceding their...more
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U.S. Department of State provides clarification on exemptions from visa ban-
On August 12, 2020, the U.S. Department of State updated its guidance to clarify those who are considered exempt from the executive order...more
In an effort to further curb the H-1B visa program, President Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to review the hiring practices of federal contractors and subcontractors with respect to their use of...more
On June 22, 2020, the president signed an executive order suspending visa issuance for specific classes of visas. Citing economic concerns, the order suspends entry into the United States of those foreign nationals who seek...more
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently updated its Handbook for Employers: Guidance for Completing Form I-9, also called M-274. These changes are meant to clarify and add detail to existing Form I-9...more
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has extended the suspension of in-person services at its local field offices and application support centers until at least June 4. The agency has stated that it is preparing to...more
On April 22, 2020, President Trump signed an Executive Order that prevents U.S. Consulates from issuing immigrant visas to applicants for U.S. Lawful Permanent Residence status who are currently located outside the United...more
The H-1B visa program contains a number of employer obligations that may be difficult to meet while undertaking work-from-home policies, layoffs, and other actions as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. For employers seeking...more
On Wednesday, March 18th the United States and Canada announced they will begin suspending all “non-essential” travel between the two countries. Details of the agreement have not yet been finalized.
Effective Wednesday,...more
Concern for the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) has caused a number of organizations to consider new measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19, including school and office closures and event cancellations. Compounding these...more
This Spring, the Social Security Administration (SSA) began mailing Employer Correction Request Notices (known informally as “No-Match Letters”) to employers that submitted at least one Form W-2 where the name and Social...more