SENATE TO ‘MARK-UP’ TITLE IV OF S.744: EMPLOYMENT BASED VISAS
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee, headed by Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT), will continue the ‘Mark-up’ of Senate Bill S.744 on Tuesday, May 14th, 2013. The Committee will debate and potentially amend portions of Title IV of the “Border Security, Economic Opportunity, and Immigration Modernization Act.” This is the portion of the Bill that deals with […]
EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION FOR CERTAIN H-4, E, L NONIMMIGRANT DEPENDENT SPOUSES
Automatic E/L-2 Work Authorization Without EAD, Automatic Extension of H-4 EAD U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), in settling a lawsuit has agreed to implement the following, effective Immediately: Rescind the 2002 INS Memo entitled, “Guidance on Employment Authorization for E and L Nonimmigrant Spouses, and for Determinations on the Requisite Employment Abroad for L Blanket […]
USILAW: EXCELLENCE IN DELIVERY OF GLOBAL IMMIGRATION
USILAW: Excellence in Delivery of Global Immigration Solutions Published by Silicon India • 7TH LARGEST LAW FIRM PROCESSOR OF H-1B VISAS• 99+% APPROVAL RATES (EVEN DURING TRUMP ADMIN)• COMMITMENT TO CLIENT INTERESTS As a nation of immigrants, America has always been a beacon for people with aspirations and ambition. The American dream is continually sustained […]
BIOMETRICS RESCHEDULING BY PHONE ENABLED
Contact Center for Rescheduling Biometrics Service Appointment To promote efficiency, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has set up a USCIS Contact Center (800-375-5283) so that stakeholders can call to reschedule biometric services appointments scheduled at a USCIS Application Support Center. As per the USCIS notice:“Applicants must establish good cause for rescheduling and must call […]
PRESIDENT BIDEN’S MEASURES ON IMMIGRATION
Grand Ambition and Positive Regulatory Actions Immediately upon taking office, President Biden enacted a series of Administrative and Regulatory Actions to stop the anti-immigration policies of his predecessor. He also has also proposed a sweeping revision of the Immigration and Nationality Act, including a path to citizenship for all undocumented individuals currently in the United […]
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR DELAYS EFFECTIVE DATE OF TRUMP ERA WAGE INCREASES FOR H-1B VISAS AND PERM
DOL to Evaluate Wage Data, and Fully Review Proposed Rules The USDOL further extended the effective date of Trump Era draconian measures on H-1B visa and PERM wage requirements that were intended to gut these two employment visa programs. The DOL has enacted a delay of 18 months to November 14, 2022 of any measures […]
IMMIGRATION UPDATES
USCIS May Re-Consider Adverse H-1B Decisions and Provide Pathway to Approval Public Charge Rule Rescinded The USCIS on Friday, March 12, 2021 announced that it may “reopen and/or reconsider” denials of H-1B visa petitions based on the U.S. Federal Courts invalidating three USCIS memorandums that were used in the adjudication of these applications. The three […]
BIDEN ADMINISTRATION INTRODUCES IMMIGRATION REFORM PROPOSAL
Pathway to Legalized Status and Citizenship for Undocumented ‘Noncitizens’ Reform of Employment Immigration including Wage Based Allocation of H-1B Visas Additional Immigration Friendly Reforms The Biden Administration’s Immigration Reform Proposal was introduced in the Congress on February 18, 2021. It is anticipated that Immigration Reform will be the subject of an intense political battle. The […]
2022 H-1B CAP LOTTERY – UPDATE
IMPORTANT DATES – H-1B REGISTRATION PROCESS TIMELINE The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that the 2022 H-1B Cap Lottery will be continue via the electronic registration process, which was implemented in 2020. Please feel free to contact USILAW with any questions or issues that you may have. You may reach us via telephone […]
PRESIDENT BIDEN’S IMMIGRATION PROPOSAL
President Biden’s Immigration Proposal 2022 H-1B Cap Lottery to Continue to be Randomized Computer Based Trump Policy Memorandum that Deemed ‘Computer Programmers’ to Not Qualify as a Specialty Occupation Position Rescinded The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that the 2022 H-1B Cap Lottery will no longer be subject to allocation by wage levels […]
