The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it will continue processing H-1B, H-2A, H-2B, and CW-1 petitions during the government shutdown. However, employers and petitioners should be aware that the shutdown may delay access to required Department of Labor (DOL) certifications, which could affect the timely filing of petitions...
Category: H-2A Visa Program
H-1B and H-2 Final Rules, and New Form I-129 Effective January 17, 2025
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will implement the H-1B and H-2 final rules along with a revised Form I-129 (edition date 01/17/25) starting January 17, 2025. The updated rules modernize the H-1B visa program by streamlining processes, increasing flexibility for employers, and enhancing oversight.
The H-2...
Can Employers Recoup Visa Sponsorship Costs? A Closer Look at Repayment Agreements
Hiring highly skilled foreign workers is sometimes the only way for companies to fill critical roles, especially in fields like technology, engineering, and science. However, the cost of sponsoring these employees for work visas and permanent residency can add up quickly. So, what happens if the employee resigns shortly after the company...
Trump Executive Order Round-up – Friday Update
Kindly note that information below was received from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. It appears that there may be another Proclamation on the horizon.
The news about the new Proclamation is “preliminary” and the NPZ Law Group, Immigration and Nationality Lawyers, go great lengths to properly vet US and Canadian immigration information to ensure...
Trump’s Immigration Distraction
Can The U.S. Economy Survive Without Immigration? What does our Nation’s future hold?