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The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is a federal agency under the umbrella of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. The USCIS... more +
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is a federal agency under the umbrella of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. The USCIS performs a broad variety of administrative functions, including processing visa and naturalization petitions, as well as applications for asylum and refugee status.  less -
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Recent O*NET Updates May Impact PERM and H-1B Filings

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The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently updated its Occupational Information Network (O*NET), resulting in readjustments to the “Job Zones”—five articulated categories correlated with the levels of education, training,...more

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USCIS Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 H-1B Cap Reached

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United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reached the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 H-1B cap. USCIS conducted its initial H-1B cap lottery in March 2024, and employers with selected registrations had a...more

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USCIS Reaches FY 2025 H-1B Visa Cap

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it has received enough petitions to meet the congressionally mandated caps for H-1B visas for fiscal year (FY) 2025. This includes the 65,000 regular cap...more

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Immigration Issues for Higher Education: Preparing For Whatever Comes Next

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Immigration is a hot topic that was frequently referenced throughout the 2024 election cycle in the United States. While the recent election cycle has now ended, the focus on our immigration system continues. With a new...more

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USCIS Announces H-1B Cap Has Been Reached for Fiscal Year 2025

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On December 2, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has received enough petitions to meet the annual numerical allocation of 85,000 H-1B visas for fiscal year 2025 (FY 2025), which...more

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Avoid Rejection: Form I-693 Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record Is Now Mandatory When Filing Form I-485

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To streamline the application process and reduce delays, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced new requirements for certain applicants seeking permanent residency in the United States. ...more

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Department of Homeland Security Designates Lebanon for TPS and Provides for DED-EAD Application

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the designation of Lebanon for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for a period of 18 months, and also established procedures for eligible Lebanese nationals granted Deferred...more

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Lebanon Designated for TPS

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On November 27, 2024, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a notice in the Federal Register officially designating Lebanon for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months, starting the date...more

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Employers Should Prepare for Immigration Raids

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It's no secret that President-Elect Donald Trump has intentions to carry out what he has called the largest mass deportation in U.S. history shortly after taking office. U.S. employers, particularly those in the...more

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USCIS Announces Lebanese TPS Registration

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The following announcement was issued by USCIS on November 26, 2024: Eligible Lebanese Nationals May Apply for TPS and Employment Authorization - WASHINGTON – The Department of Homeland Security today posted a Federal...more

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[Webinar] Navigating I-9 Compliance in a Trump Era of Enforcement - December 11th, 12:00 pm EST

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Join industry leaders Bill Riley, Morgan Bailey, and John Shofi as they share actionable insights and strategies to help your organization prepare for an anticipated increase in government worksite enforcement actions under...more

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What’s Past is Prologue: Employment-Based Immigration in the Second Trump Administration

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Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign promised mass deportation, ending of birthright citizenship, and “sealing” the southern border. While Trump’s rhetoric is largely aimed at the undocumented population, his electoral victory will...more

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US Department of State Releases December 2024 Visa Bulletin

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The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will use the Dates for Filing for Employment-Based Adjustment of Status Applications chart in December 2024. The Dates for Filing chart reflects no advancement....more

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Water Cooler Talk: Immigration Insights From ‘The Proposal’

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This article is part of a monthly column that connects popular culture to hot-button labor and employment law issues. In this installment, we focus on the immigration challenges highlighted in the romantic comedy “The...more

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Employers and Immigration Under Trump: What You Need To Know

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With the new administration set to start next year, many employers are focused on immigration and how President-elect Trump’s return to the White House may affect their workforce. Though there remains a level of...more

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H-1B Navigators: Preparing for Cap, Registration, and Travel Amid Potential Election-Driven Changes

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In this timely webinar, Constangy attorneys Justin Coffey, Barbara Kihumba, and Daniel Ball break down the complexities of the H-1B cap and registration process into five essential steps every employer needs to know. With...more

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Possible Changes to the Immigration Landscape in Light of a Second Trump Administration

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•Since the 2024 election results, no topic has come up more often than U.S. immigration. •While this is all speculation based on information made public, it is fair to say that President-Elect Trump’s stance on immigration...more

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5 things to ask before your foreign national employees travel this holiday season

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If you can answer these, you should be in good shape. With the holidays approaching, many employers with foreign national employees are wondering what they need to know before their employees depart from the United States....more

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President Biden’s Parole in Place Initiative and DACA: Key November 2024 Developments

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The Keeping Families Together initiative, implemented by the Biden administration on Aug. 19, 2024, allowed certain undocumented spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens to remain in the U.S. through "Parole in Place,"...more

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National Interest Waiver (NIW) as a Viable Alternative to a Traditional Employment-based Green Card

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In an era of increasing global competition for highly skilled professionals, U.S. employers often face challenges in recruiting and retaining top talent. The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is a special provision under the...more

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President Trump Redux – Potential Impacts on the Immigration Landscape

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On Monday, January 20, President-elect Trump will take office for his second term. Immigration practitioners take some level of comfort in having already dealt with four years of a Trump presidency. However, rhetoric from the...more

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December 2024 Immigration Visa Bulletin: What Employers Need to Know

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The Department of State released the December 2024 Visa Bulletin and USCIS will continue to accept employment-based Adjustment of Status applications based on the more advanced Dates for Filing chart. All employment-based...more

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New Administration Likely to Result in Increased I-9 Audits and Raids

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The new administration is likely to have a profound impact on immigration law and enforcement come January 20. As worksite enforcement and general immigration compliance issues were a primary focus of the Trump...more

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Preparing for Anticipated Immigration Challenges under a Trump Administration

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With the re-election of Donald Trump and upcoming inauguration on January 20, 2025, employers can anticipate significant changes to U.S. immigration policy that may impact their business and foreign national employees....more

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The Visa Bulletin for December: Final Action Dates and an Employer’s Immigration Plan

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Each month, federal immigration authorities publish a list of dates informing immigrant visa applicants when they should expect to be notified to assemble and submit required documentation to government officials. This...more

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