Updates on Presidential Executive Orders affecting immigration. Federal courts issue hold on immigration Executive Orders. Canadian special measures for those affected by the U.
Update on Executive Order affecting immigration. President Trump signs Executive Order banning certain foreign nationals and limiting refugee numbers. Updated version of Form I Presidential executive orders on immigration. Update on parole for start-up entrepreneurs. USCIS publishes final rule impacting employment-based immigrants; nonimmigrant workers. Israeli government confirms terms of E-2 reciprocal visa. EB-5 update: No changes until April 28, Impact of the election on U. Bernie Velasquez, In Memoriam.
Updates on current portability rule. Global Entry announcement on expansion to Citizens of the United Kingdom. General alert and reminder on avoiding fraud and scams targeting foreign nationals and all employees.
USCIS seeks potential increases to a range of immigration filing fees. Kim and Robert L. Extension of OPT and cap-gap regulations. EB-5 update: What happens after December 11, ? Revised October Visa Bulletin issued: Impact on early filing cases. Government shutdown looming. October Visa Bulletin: New procedures for accepting cases. White House issues recommendations on administrative reform.
Changes in the worksite location require action before the change happens. H-1Bs available for U. Masters degree holders. Visa systems issues: Update from the DOS website. Delays in visa issuance due to technical problems. Premium Processing suspended for H-1B extension of stay. May and June Visa Bulletins. H-1B cap premium processing to begin April Final DHS rule announced re work authorization for certain H-4 spouses.
Visa system delays mostly resolved. Technical issues with visa system causing delays. DHS announces proposals to expand work authorization to some H-4 spouses. CBP upgrades I admission record portal. White House to propose new opportunities for entrepreneurs; includes work authorization for H-4 spouses.
DOS initiates site visits for J-1 intern and trainee categories. Lobby your U. DOL releases list of audit triggers. New form N, Application for Naturalization. Nonimmigrant visa NIV interview waiver program made permanent.
H-1B cap season is starting. E-Verify updates to make life easier. Immigration benefits to be impacted by government shutdown. USCIS continues to operate. E-Verify is unavailable during government shutdown. Impact of a government shutdown to DOL.
Diversity Visa instructions released. Electronic consular immigrant visa filing. Department of State notice of immigrant visa priority date advancement for August Senate passes immigration reform bill.
Supreme Court paves immigration path for same-sex spouses. Bipartisan immigration bill would radically reform US immigration. CBP to eliminate paper Form I Delay on premium processing H-1B cap petitions. Mission in Mexico announces expansion of its Business Facilitation Program. New fee collection system for U. Consulates in China to be launched in March Possible EB-5 visa backlog for Chinese nationals. New amnesty bill to be considered in the Senate? Visa operations suspended at U.
Consulate in Chennai. October Visa Bulletin released. New visa processing system to be implemented by US Consulates in India. Form I-9 remains valid beyond August 31, expiration date. September Visa Bulletin: Little change. August Visa Bulletin released.
Secretary Napolitano announces deferred action process for young people who are low enforcement priorities. July Visa Bulletin: EB2 worldwide retrogression. FY H-1B visa numbers depleting rapidly.
Visa processing fees to change on April 13, Pending rule on full validity of L visa. DOS predictions for FY priority dates and demand. Department of State advises that online DS is down.
India blanket L applicants must apply in Chennai as of December 1, EB2 India, China expected to advance in December. H-1B FY cap numbers continue to dwindle. DOL provides updates on prevailing wage determination processing. USCIS revises policies to benefit foreign entrepreneurs. Legal Workforce Act introduced in the House. Government shutdown will impact visa matters.
No lottery: FY H-1B visa numbers still available. Partial Reduction in Visa Operations at U. Consulate, Mumbai March 3, DHS proposed rule to change how H-1B cap cases are initially submitted. FY H-1B cap exhaustion imminent — less than 3, numbers remain. Update on UK immigration rules. New visa procedures at U. Embassy and Consulates in Mexico. Visa applications to be accepted at U.
H-1B Fiscal Year cap update. USCIS filing fee increase to be published tomorrow. Multiple entry H visa now available for Chinese citizens. October Visa Bulletin: Limited progress, but no retrogression. Hefty fees proposed for companies hiring large numbers of H-1B or L-1 workers. Embassy and Consulates in China liberalize interview appointment policy. USCIS publishing proposed fee changes for comment. USCIS fee increase moving forward. Nonimmigrant visa fee increases June 4, June Visa Bulletin: Limited progress.
USCIS fee increase likely this year. May Visa Bulletin: Employment categories crawl forward. CSC opens meetings to include interested HR personnel. Greece designated member of Visa Waiver program. ICE audits employers in 5 states. March Visa Bulletin: Limited progress. H-1B cap reached for fiscal year H-1B cap update: Almost all visas claimed; exhaustion imminent.
USCIS to conduct 25, on-site inspections. ICE announces 1, new workplace audits. DOL releases June performance data. November Visa Bulletin: Small movement forward. USCIS site visits, audits increasing.
DV October 2, — November 30, E-Verify federal contractor lawsuit dismissed; Rule takes effect September 8, Krispy Kreme fined after I-9 audit. Remarks on immigration by the President after meeting with members of Congress. CBP tips for U. PERM processing times slow to a crawl. Permanent resident card production delays. Federal Contractor E-Verify rule delayed until September 8, H-1B visas remain available for coming fiscal year. Federal Contractor E-Verify enrollment delayed until June 30, FY H-1B visas still available under regular cap; U.
Advanced Degree cap has been reached. May Visa Bulletin: EB3 unavailable. USCIS now reporting its backlog of cases. H-1B update for those with U. USCIS revises fingerprint policy; Is awaiting security clearance no longer automatically approved after days. Canada wants H-1B workers to move to Alberta. Update: New I-9 form delayed; continue using June version. Reminder: New I-9 form required on February 2nd. E-Verify federal contractor rule suspended. USCIS changes rules on acceptable employment authorization documents.
DS now required at some U. Changes to third country national visa processing in Mexico. E-Verify for federal contractors: Final rule moves forward. DHS announces publication of "no match" rule. November Visa Bulletin: Slight movement forward. Is the E-Verify program soon to expire? New J-1 programs for Korean and Irish students. State Department warning regarding "green card lottery scams". Contact your U. Norman Plotkin quoted in BioWorld Today. E-Verify requirement proposed for federal contractors.
Two-year EADs coming soon. CBP provides tips to international travel during busy summer season. CBP announces pilot for Global Entry program. May Visa Bulletin: Forward movement.
FedEx announces service delays. USCIS updates projected naturalization case processing time. Plan to eliminate backlog of FBI name checks. USCIS revises instructions for reentry permits and refugee travel documents to require submission of biometrics.
CDC Technical instructions for vaccination Extension of validity of medical certifications on Form I DOJ announces higher fines for employers who violate immigration laws. Background checks and AOS applications. New procedures for U. Important change in international travel procedures and list of acceptable documents. CBP fact sheet on inspection for travelers.
CBP reminds travelers of new land and sea border crossing procedures. NIV application fees to increase on January 1, Scheduled uscis. USCIS advisory on processing times. Original I receipt notice no longer required for travel details. Original I receipt notice no longer required for travel. New Form I-9 expected in November. DOL announces backlog eliminated. USCIS news release regarding the new naturalization test. October Visa Bulletin: Limited progress for some categories.
USCIS implements new application and petition fee schedule today. USCIS service center receipting update. Green light for filing Employment-Based Is until August 17th.
CSC now issuing delayed Form I approval notices. Letter from Rep. Status update regarding employment-based Is. CSC update on delayed approval notices. USCIS to increase filing fees. H-1B cap for FY reached. H-1B cap cases: Are you ready to file on April 1? Department of State reports processing delays. Proposed Senate bills address restrictive H-1B cap.
DOL issues final rule on labor certification substitutions. Termination of premium processing for I immigrant petitions. Federal judge halts DHS regulation on "no-match" letters.
AR change of address now available online. Visa issuance fee eliminated for Indian applicants. Diversity Visa lottery scams. Premium Processing expanding to majority of Is. Procedures for DV visa lottery announced. Premium processing of certain employment-based immigrant petitions.
September Visa Bulletin: EB-3 advances. H-1B advance degree cap is reached. Less than 4, H-1Bs left for U. H-1B "mini-cap" numbers going fast. H-1Bs still available for U. Masters degree. FY H-1B cap reached!
Less than 10, H-1Bs left for FY Premium Processing expanding. H-1Bs going quickly: Latest cap count. June Visa Bulletin: Continued progress. Transfer of Files to the Texas Service Center. USCIS to increase application fees. May Visa Bulletin: Limited movement. March Visa Bulletin: Movement in all categories. DOL proposes new rules on use of approved labor certifications. H-1B "mini" cap reached.
February Visa Bulletin: Forward movement in visa numbers. Less than H-1Bs still available for persons with U. H-1B update for U. Legislation to provide employment based visa number relief and recapture H-1B visas appears doomed. January Visa Bulletin: Continued forward movement. H-1B Update for those with U.
DOL update: Backlog processing of labor certifications. December Visa Bulletin: Significant movement. Senate passes several immigration relief proposals. November Visa Bulletin: No movement in retrogressed visa numbers.
Urge Congress to increase H-1B visa numbers. H-1B numbers remain available to U. USCIS announces increase in filing fees. USCIS filing fee increase expected. Should Congress raise the H-1B cap? Update on E-3 visas for Australian citizens. DOL is reconsidering multiple filing issues. Take action! DOL issues new policy restricting multiple labor certifications.
H-1B cap: Less than 10, left for Fiscal Year State Department predicts retrogression of 2nd Preference immigrant visas. Prevailing wage delays at California State Workforce Agency. Visa appointment delays during peak travel season. FY H-1B numbers remain available. Machine readable passports required starting June 26, PERM: Technical problems hamper early filers. Update on new 20, cap-exempt H-1B visas.
Update on 20, cap-exempt H-1B visas. CBP announces new admission stamp design for U. The latest scoop on H-1B visas. DOL Backlog Center update. H-2B annual cap reached for State Department to expedite visa applications for certain business travelers.
EB3 priority dates to retrogress in January Travel during peak holiday season. H-1B and L-1 legislation: Important changes. As of December 15, , approximately 64, H-1B cap-subject petitions had been filed. USCIS has approved sufficient H-1B petitions for aliens with advanced degrees to meet the exemption of 20, from the fiscal year cap.
Any H-1B petitions filed on behalf of an alien with an advanced degree will now count toward the general H-1B cap of 65, USCIS will continue to accept both cap-subject petitions and advanced degree petitions until a sufficient number of H-1B petitions have been received to reach the statutory limits, taking into account the fact that some of these petitions may be denied, revoked, or withdrawn. An H-1B1 is a national of Chile or Singapore coming to the Unites States to work temporarily in a specialty occupation.
The law defines an H-1B1 specialty occupation as a position that requires theoretical and practical application of a body of specialized knowledge. The beneficiary must have a bachelor's degree or higher or equivalent in the specific specialty. The combined statutory limit is 6, per year.
The H-2B visa category allows U. The H-2B visa category also allows U. USCIS regulations allow for filings 6 months in advance. DOL regulations stipulate that the application for temporary labor certification may not be filed more than days in advance of the need for the employee to ensure the accuracy of the labor market test. The H-2B numerical limit set by Congress per fiscal year is 66, An alien who changes nonimmigrant status to H-2B is counted against the annual H-2B cap.
The H-3 nonimmigrant visa category is for aliens who are coming temporarily to the U. The training may be provided by a business entity, academic, or vocational institute. The H-3 nonimmigrant visa category also includes aliens who are coming temporarily to the U. There is a limit of 50 visas per fiscal year allocated to H-3 aliens participating in special education training programs.
As of June 18, , five of these H-3 visas had been approved with a start date in FY Search llmlaw. H-1B Employer Exemptions H-1B nonimmigrants who are employed, or who have received an offer of employment, by institutions of higher education or a related or affiliated nonprofit entity, as well as those employed, or who will be employed, by a nonprofit research organization or a governmental research organization are exempt from the cap.
What is the H-2B numerical limit set by Congress?
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