FY 2026 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens on March 7
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the registration period for the fiscal year 2026 H-1B cap will open from noon Eastern on March 7 to noon Eastern on March 24, 2025. Petitioners must register each beneficiary using a USCIS online account and pay a $215 registration fee. Key points include: New H-1B petitioners […]
DOL Processing Times Schedule Released
The DOL has just released a Processing Times Update Schedule for the Processing Times web page: Prevailing Wage and PERM processing times will be updated at the close of business at the end of the first work week o each month for data ending at 12:00 AM EST at the first of each month; H-2A […]
Know Your Rights: ICE Worksite Visits
In the days since the Inauguration on January 20, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity has noticeably increased across the country. In this tumultuous environment, it is imperative that foreign nationals be prepared in the event of an encounter with ICE officials. While ICE raids can occur almost anywhere in the community, one of the […]
Immigration Implications on Reversal of Biden’s Era Executive Orders
President Trump’s Executive Order: “INITIAL RESCISSIONS OF HARMFUL EXECUTIVE ORDERS AND ACTIONS” Issued on January 20, 2025, President Trump’s Executive Order represents a significant policy shift, rolling back 78 executive actions from the prior administration. The rescissions focus on national security, immigration compliance, and humanitarian considerations. Of particular concern to employers and foreign nationals, two […]
Executive Order Impacting Travel Visa and Other Travel Restrictions
President Trump’s Executive Order issued on January 20th entitled “PROTECTING THE UNITED STATES FROM FOREIGN TERRORISTS AND OTHER NATIONAL SECURITY AND PUBLIC SAFETY THREATS” emphasizes enhanced security screening and vetting for foreign nationals seeking visas, entry into the United States, or other immigration benefits. Key Provisions and Expected Outcome Enhanced Vetting and Screening The executive […]
Executive Order on Birthright Citizenship
President Trump has signed the Executive Order PROTECTING THE MEANING AND VALUE OF AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP limiting birthright citizenship for certain groups of children born in the United States after February 19, 2025. The order specifies that children born on or after this date will not be granted U.S. citizenship if: · Their mother was unlawfully present […]
Press Release: How Prime Minister Trudeau’s Resignation and the Proroguing of Parliament Impact Canadian Immigration for Business Applicants
As a leading immigration law firm, USILAW is committed to keeping our clients informed about key political developments in Canada and their potential impact on immigration processes. With Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announcing his resignation and Parliament being prorogued until March 24th, 2025, we understand the uncertainty this may cause for businesses and individuals pursuing […]
PERM Processing Times Update: January 13, 2025
PERM Applications As of January 1, 2025, the Department of Labor is conducting Analyst Reviews of PERM applications filed on or before September 2023 and is now reviewing Reconsideration Requests to the Certifying Officers that were appealed on or before July 2024. The DOL has not provided a priority date related to Audit Reviews. Please […]
Client Alert: H-1B Modernization and Government Shutdown
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the H-1B modernization Final Rule on December 18, 2024. The issuance of the final rule followed a long regulatory process and had a stated goal of improving the H-1B program by making it more efficient, improving the process for both petitioners and beneficiaries and, strengthening the integrity of […]
Client Alert: US Department of State Updates Exchange Visitor Skills List
A J1 visa, for “exchange visitors”, applies to a wide breadth of individuals, including but not limited to au pairs, medical doctors and work-travel. Certain classes of J1 nonimmigrants are subject to a “home residence requirement” as a term of their J1 status. After the conclusion of their stay in J1 status, affected applicants must […]