On September 23rd, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security published an “unofficial” version of its proposed rule for the selection of applications for the
Uncertainty Reigns on New Initiatives President Trump’s Proclamation of a national emergency brought on by H-1B workers and a resultant $100,000 fee starting on September
Political uncertainty on Capitol Hill may lead to a government shutdown starting on October 1, 2025. To prepare for this eventuality our recommendation to our
The October 2025 visa bulletin has been published. USCIS will be accepting cases in October based on dates for filing, not on final action, for
PERM Applications As of September 1, 2025, the Department of Labor is conducting Analyst Reviews of PERM applications filed on or before June 2024 and
On September 06, 2025 the US Department of State announced changes to their Nonimmigrant Visa Interview Scheduling Procedures. In the announcement, DOS clarified that applicants
Nafees, Anindita and Nan of USILAW join LOVE+RELO to predict 2024 economic conditions and impact of U.S. election year on global mobility. Tune in to find out about the current immigration landscape with the upcoming HCap season.
Navigating the Evolving Landscape of US Immigration
Join the Worldwide ERC for an insightful webinar where Anindita Chowdhury reviews the ever-changing landscape of immigration policies and strategies. In today’s global economy, the United States remains a top destination for talented professionals and entrepreneurs from around the world. However, navigating the complexities of US immigration can be challenging. This webinar is designed to provide you with the knowledge and insights you need to succeed in this dynamic environment.
Anindita Chowdhury speaks with Anupam Singhal, Chair of Worldwide ERC, ahead of the Worldwide ERC Conference in Boston for global mobility professionals.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is updating guidance in our Policy Manual to increase the maximum available validity period to 5 years for initial and renewal Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for certain noncitizens who are employment authorized incident to status or circumstance, including those admitted as refugees, paroled as refugees, and granted asylum, as well as recipients of withholding of removal.
To date, Congress has not passed, nor has President Biden signed, any of the 12 spending bills needed to keep the government open beyond the end of FY2023 on September 30, 2023. Unless these appropriations bills are passed, or Congress agrees on a temporary continuing resolution (CR), funding for agencies will lapse by midnight (ET) on October 1, 2023, which could result in a shutdown of some government agencies.
General Shutdown Information: If the government agencies close for budgetary reasons, all but “essential” personnel are furloughed and are not allowed to work. The following is an overview of how the immigration-related agencies have operated during prior shutdown periods. During the anticipated 2022 lapse in government funding, DHS also updated its guidance outlining a contingency plan and what activities are considered essential (or exempt.)
Visit us at the Global Workforce Symposium at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts, on October 17 – 20. Sponsored in part by USILAW, this event will focus on exploring new horizons, challenging traditional norms, and seeking innovative solutions to current and future challenges in global mobility.
Visit us at the APAC Regional Summit at the Shangri-La Orchid Singapore on September 19 -20. Sponsored in part by USILAW, this event will feature relevant, localized education and provide an opportunity to network with industry professionals.
September 13, 2023
LOVE+RELO, hosted by Ben Cross, is the voice of the relocation industry. Watch his interview with Anindita Chowdhury of USILAW as they dive into all things immigration and mobility: where the market has been and where it is headed. Streamed live on August 8, 2023.
