The August 2019 Visa Bulletin released by the Department of State announced significant retrogression for all employment-based green card categories. The retrogression is anticipated to be relatively short for certain categories. However, it appears other categories will remain backlogged for longer than expected.
Read MoreUSCIS announced that it will resume premium processing service for all H-1B petitions starting Tuesday, March 12, 2019.
Read MoreStarting Tuesday, February 19, 2019 USCIS will resume premium processing service for all H-1B petitions that were filed on or before December 21, 2018.
Read MoreThe Department of Homeland Security has officially announced changes to the H-1B cap lottery selection process effective April 1, 2019. However, the pre-registration process will not be implemented until the 2020 H-1B cap filing period.
Read MoreIn February, USCIS will accept employment-based adjustment applications from foreign nationals with a priority date that is earlier than the Final Action dates listed in the State Department's February Visa Bulletin.
Read MoreU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has sent a final version of its H-1B cap registration rule to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), moving the highly anticipated regulation closer to completion.
Read MoreEllis Porter’s analysis of the most recently published Visa Bulletin from the Department of State
Read MoreDOL expects to bring iCERT back online at 2:00 p.m. EST on January 7. When the system resumes operations, employers will once again be able to create, edit and file H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 labor condition applications, H-2A/H-2B temporary labor certification applications and prevailing wage requests.
Read MoreCanada’s legalization of marijuana has the potential to create serious travel issues for Canadian citizens seeking to enter the U.S., as well as U.S. citizens seeking to return to the U.S. following a trip to Canada.
Read MoreUSCIS announced that it will give its adjudicating officers expanded authority to deny immigration applications without issuing a Request for Evidence (RFE).
Read MoreIn a 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court upheld the travel restrictions outlined in Travel Ban version 3.0.
Read MoreRecently published policy changes all signal a much higher level of scrutiny aimed towards students. And the implications are harsh.
Read MoreGreen cards containing date errors are being recalled for some spouses of US citizens.
Read MoreData entry for the H-1B cap lottery is done. Learn what’s next.
Read MoreDate movement is slowing or has stopped in all categories. Learn more in our analysis of the June 2018 visa bulletin.
Read MoreDACA, where are you? Get up to speed on the current state of DACA in Congress and in the courts.
Read MoreSome TPS recipients should begin making alternative immigration plans or prepare to depart the US next year.
Read MorePostal delivery of important documents to be improved by use of signature service.
Read MoreUnannounced policy shift for STEM OPTs creates confusion for staffing industry.
Read MoreReceipting of H-1B cap cases is officially underway.
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