With the possibility of Donald Trump returning to the Oval Office, businesses and employees alike should prepare for significant shifts in U.S. immigration policy. Changes are expected to impact not just those on work visas but also employers who interact with the broader immigrant workforce. Here are five key areas to monitor...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently updated its policy guidance for O-1 nonimmigrant visa applicants, clarifying the evidentiary requirements and adding new examples for individuals in critical and emerging technologies. Effective immediately, these updates aim to modernize pathways for experts in fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), aligning with the...
On Jan. 8, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued guidance in the Policy Manual, Vol. 2, Part M, to clarify how USCIS evaluates evidence to determine eligibility for O-1 nonimmigrant visas for individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement, including adding examples of evidence for individuals...
On January 7, 2025, USCIS issued updated guidance in its Policy Manual, streamlining customer service options for applicants filing Form I-589 (Application for Asylum and Withholding of Removal) and Form I-881 (Application for Suspension of Deportation or Special Rule Cancellation of Removal under NACARA). This update also extends to individuals undergoing credible...
Employers who seek to hire an H-1B nonimmigrant in a specialty occupation must first make a filing with the Department of Labor (DOL) and obtain a Labor Condition Application (LCA). The LCA, among other things, must specify the number of workers sought, the occupational classification in which...
A época de apresentação de pedidos DE H-1Bestá a todo vapor, enquanto o Serviço de Cidadania e Imigração dos EUA (USCIS) se prepara para abrir seu período de registro eletrônico. Os empregadores que solicita petições sujeitas a limite de H-1B devem primeiro registrar-se eletronicamente e pagar a taxa de registro de H-1B...
President-elect Donald Trump expressed strong support for the H-1B visa program, describing it as "great" and acknowledging its importance for U.S. businesses. This comes amidst a heated MAGA debate over the program, which allows employers to hire highly skilled foreign workers.
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Are you applying for a green card in the U.S.? Learn about the updated Form I-693 requirements, including its indefinite validity for forms signed by a civil surgeon on or after November 1, 2023. Understand the process, required documents, and the importance of submitting a sealed Form I-693 with your application. Download...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently finalized updates to the H-1B visa program, marking some of the most significant changes in years. These changes, effective January 17, 2025, aim to address longstanding issues such as fraud prevention, process inefficiencies, and regulatory clarity for employers and foreign workers. Below, we break...
