On October 12, 2022, the U.S. Department of Labor published a final rule governing the H-2A agricultural non-immigrant visa program. The Labor Department has overseen the H-2A visa program since 2010 under the current...more
In welcome news for employers, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has once again agreed to extend its exercise of discretion to defer the physical presence requirements associated with Employment Eligibility...more
On Monday, June 22, 2020, President Donald Trump signed a “Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to the U.S. Labor Market Following the Coronavirus Outbreak.” The Proclamation imposes significant...more
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For nearly 10 years, employers, primarily in the technology sector, have had to navigate a complex maze of document requirements to comply with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) policy under what is known as...more