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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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Karthik Consulting Case Opens Up Interesting Nuance for SBA Program

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Karthik Consulting, LLC v. United States, Case No. 23-944, a recent Court of Federal Claims case, identifies an essential nuance in determining the eligibility of contractors who have graduated from the Small Business...more

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DHS Soliciting Small and 8(a) Business Capabilities for $181 Million Cybersecurity Contract

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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), a component of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has issued a request for information (RFI) seeking information from industry, and in particular small and...more

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USCIS Publishes Rule Prioritizing H-1B Cap Selection for High-Wage Earners

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today published a final rule modifying the annual H-1B cap selection process to favor high-wage earners. The rule is set to take effect March 9, 2021, in time for the Fiscal...more

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Coronavirus: The Hill and the Headlines – COVID-19 D.C. Update – July 2020 #20

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In Washington - Negotiations between Democrats and Republicans on a deal for the next coronavirus package remain far apart. The caucuses remain divided over unemployment benefits and state and local aid while the enhanced...more

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What A Government Shutdown Would Mean For Employers

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If Congress cannot approve a budget by this Friday at midnight, the federal government will shut down. What will this mean for employers across the country? A look back at the most recent government shutdown will provide...more

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2016/2017 Labor & Employment Observer

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Activist NLRB Created More Problems For All Employers in 2016 - What Happens Under President Trump? During 2016, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB or the Board) maintained its generally pro-union, anti-employer...more

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International Entrepreneurs New Proposed Work Authorization for Founders of Start-Up’s And a Comparison to Other Visa Options

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On August 31, 2016 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed an “International Entrepreneur” (I.E.) rule that would allow qualifying foreign investors to develop and grow their start-up companies in the United...more

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Proposed International Entrepreneur Rule Gives Startup Founders Temporary Stay in U.S.

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The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) last week proposed a new rule that will allow certain immigrant startup founders to receive “parole” or temporary permission to...more

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U.S. Immigration Proposes Solution for International Entrepreneurs

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Current visa options limit the ability of foreign national entrepreneurs to start and grow companies in the United States. As a result, the United States is less able to attract the world’s very best and most innovative...more

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EB-5 Funding: A Possible Financing Option for Commercial Ventures Undertaken by Colleges and Universities

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Universities and colleges seeking to start commercial ventures should consider raising capital through the EB-5 program. If you are a university or college and you are considering building a new student union or a stadium as...more

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