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October 2024 Visa Bulletin Released

The Department of State released the October 2024 Visa Bulletin and USCIS will accept employment-based Adjustment of Status applications based on the more advanced Dates for Filing chart for the beginning of this fiscal...more

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Navigating Visa Challenges: DOS Updates on Inadmissibility Waivers

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A recent update and clarification from the Department of State (DOS) on waiver eligibility expands opportunities for visa applicants facing difficulties in obtaining visa stamps for entry to the U.S. This clarification,...more

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EB-1 Immigrant Visa Category Unavailable After Reaching Annual Limit for FY 2024

The Department of State has confirmed that the annual limit for the EB-1 immigrant visa category has been reached for FY2024. Accordingly, no immigrant visas or green cards will be issued for the remainder of the fiscal year,...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

Immigration by the Numbers: Key Stats on FY 2025 H-1B Cap Lottery and H-1B Alternatives  

With the second round of the H-1B cap lottery just completed, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has now released statistics for this year’s H-1B cap selections as well as statistics on H-1B...more

Harris Beach PLLC

[Webinar] Demystifying the 2025 H-2B Visa Program: What Seasonal Employers Need to Know - August 27th, 9:00 am - 10:30 am EST

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One of the most pressing issues facing seasonal businesses continues to be labor – specifically how to secure reliable employees to fill seasonal and permanent needs. Advertising does not always work and if you are lucky...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

September 2024 Visa Bulletin Released

The Department of State released the September 2024 Visa Bulletin. USCIS will continue to accept employment-based Adjustment of Status applications based on the Final Action Dates chart. Most Employment-Based Categories will...more

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September 2024 Visa Bulletin Shows Continuing EB-3 Retrogression, Hope to Come in October

As warned by the U.S. Department of State last month, the September 2024 Visa Bulletin shows major retrogression in EB-3 categories, and no advancement in any listed category....more

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The Visa Bulletin for September: 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

Morgan Lewis

US Department of State Releases August 2024 Visa Bulletin

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The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will use the Final Action Dates for Employment-Based Adjustment of Status Applications chart in August 2024. The Final Action Dates chart reflects one-month advancements in...more

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OFLC Announces H-2B Assignment Groups for First Half of FY 2025

The U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) has released assignment groups for H-2B applications requesting an employment start date of October 1, 2024....more

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The Visa Bulletin for August: 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

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

August 2024 Visa Bulletin Released

The Department of State released the August 2024 Visa Bulletin. USCIS will continue to accept employment-based Adjustment of Status applications based on the Final Action Dates chart. Most Employment-Based Categories hold...more

Morgan Lewis

US Department of State Releases July 2024 Visa Bulletin

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The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will use the Final Action Dates for Employment-Based Adjustment of Status Applications chart in July 2024. The Final Action Dates chart reflects significant retrogression in...more

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The Visa Bulletin for July: Final Action Charts and an Employer’s Immigration Action 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

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

July 2024 Visa Bulletin Released

The Department of State released the July 2024 Visa Bulletin. USCIS will continue to accept employment-based Adjustment of Status applications based on the Final Action Dates chart. Most Employment-Based Categories will...more

Morgan Lewis

US Department of State Releases June 2024 Visa Bulletin

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The US Citizenship and Immigration Services will use the Final Action Dates for Employment-Based Adjustment of Status Applications chart in June 2024. The Final Action Dates chart reflects minimal advancement, and the...more

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8 Things You Need to Know About Getting a US Visa

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With the summer travel season around the corner, we are fielding many travel and visa application questions. Here are answers to your most frequently asked questions....more

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U.S. Consular Operations in France Impacted by the 2024 Summer Olympics, 80th Anniversary of D-Day

Due to increased travel to France for the eightieth anniversary of D-Day and the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, the U.S. Department of State expects significant delays in visa processing in France in 2024. Individuals seeking to...more

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The Visa Bulletin for June: 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

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

June 2024 Visa Bulletin Released

The Department of State released the June 2024 Visa Bulletin. USCIS will continue to accept employment-based Adjustment of Status applications based on the Final Action Dates chart. All Employment-Based Categories will hold...more

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May 2024 Visa Bulletin Shows No Advancement in Final Action Dates for EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 Categories

The U.S. Department of State recently released the May 2024 Visa Bulletin. The bulletin does not show any movement from last month for most employment-based preference categories....more

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The Visa Bulletin for May: Dates for Filing and an Employer’s Immigration Action 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

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

May 2024 Visa Bulletin Released

The Department of State released the May 2024 Visa Bulletin. USCIS will continue to accept employment-based Adjustment of Status applications based on the Final Action Dates chart. Most Employment-Based Categories will hold...more

Fisher Phillips

More Countries Join the Digital Nomad Visa Club: A 4-Step Employer’s Guide to International Remote Work Requests

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Digital nomad programs are increasingly popular visa schemes that your company may want to explore as a perk for employees. These programs give employees the opportunity to legally live and work remotely in a country for a...more

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US Department of State Releases April 2024 Visa Bulletin

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The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will use the Final Action Dates for Employment-Based Adjustment of Status Applications chart in April 2024, reflecting modest advancement in several categories....more

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