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United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Wages

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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Department of Justice and Apple Reach $25 Million Landmark Agreement

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On November 9, 2023, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that it secured a landmark $25 million agreement with Apple, Inc. (“Apple”) to resolve allegations of discriminatory hiring and recruitment processes...more

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USCIS Updates Guidance on Demonstrating Ability to Pay Prospective Employees

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On March 15, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced it is updating its guidance on how the agency interprets the regulatory requirement that U.S. employers must demonstrate their ability to pay prospective...more

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USCIS Issues Guidance on Employers’ Ability to Pay Proffered Wage to Support Employment-Based Immigrant Petitions

On March 15, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued policy guidance clarifying how the agency analyzes an employer’s ability to pay the proffered wage to support immigrant petitions in the...more

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Court Vacates Rule Favoring High-Wage Earners in H-1B Cap Selection Process

A federal district court has struck down a legacy Trump administration rule that would have replaced the annual H-1B cap lottery with a scheme to favor high-wage earners. If implemented, the rule would have adversely...more

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October Surprise: Major Changes for Employers who Sponsor Foreign Workers

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During the first week of October and just days into the new fiscal year, the Trump Administration announced two significant changes for employers who wish to sponsor foreign workers. The first of these announcements affects...more

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New Regulations Narrow Eligible H-1B Occupations and Increase Required Wages for H-1B Workers

In the last few months, it has been difficult for employers and immigration attorneys to keep up with the flurry of changes released by the Trump Administration, including the suspension on the issuance of H-1B visas at U.S....more

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Immigration Under the New Administration: H-1B Visas and What to Expect

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With the Trump Administration taking office, it is expected that changes to immigration policies will be carried out swiftly and, to a large extent, in an unapologetically straightforward manner. While the initial public...more

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Immigration Compliance Alert: Use Caution When Terminating H-1B Employees

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An employer planning to terminate an employee on H-1B visa status needs to ensure that the termination is undertaken in compliance with not only the employment contract and applicable state and federal law, but also in...more

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