In This Issue:

*The New DS-160 Form: Coming to a Consulate Near You

*Don’t Be Caught Off-Guard: Consular Officers May Be Looking behind Approval Notices

*USCIS Issues New Guidelines Regarding Acceptable Employer Employee Relationships for H-1B Petitions, Independent Contractors, and Employers Placing H-1B Workers at Third Party Worksites

*Wage Reductions

*Government Audits and Site Visits

*Employment Authorization Document (EAD) for Family Members: Some Considerations

*Employment-Based Immigrant Visa Availability