USILAW Success Story: BALCA Reverses Four PERM Denials in Consolidated Decision
In a recent decision for a USILAW client, the Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (“BALCA”) vacated the wrongful denial of four PERM Labor Certification cases and remanded them for certification. The Certifying Officers (“COs”) had previously denied certification on the basis that the dates the PERM applications were filed did not comply with the […]
Legacy PERM FLC Website to be Decommissioned
The Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) has announced that the Legacy Permanent Online System will be fully decommissioned on December 1, 2024. As of that date, the FLC site will no longer be available and will redirect to the Foreign Labor Application Gateway (FLAG) System. Stakeholders are strongly encouraged to access their accounts ahead […]
HCAP FY 2025 Update: Second Selection Complete
On July 30, 2024, USCIS announced that an additional random selection on properly submitted electronic registrations for the fiscal year 2025 H-1B Cap would be required to reach the FY 2025 regular cap numerical allocation. As of August 5, 2024, USCIS has made the additional selections and notified the selected registrants. As stated in the […]
USCIS to Select Registrations for Second Round of FY 2025 Regular HCap
Following the close of the initial filing period for registrations selected for FY 2025 HCap, USCIS has determined that an additional round of selections must be conducted to meet the FY 2025 Regular HCap numerical allocation. The additional selection will not include advanced degree exemption (Master’s Cap) as the number of petitions received during the […]
Update: USCIS to Begin Triennial Investment and Revenue Threshold Updates for International Entrepreneur Rule
Under the International Entrepreneur Rule (IER), the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may grant a period of authorized stay, on a case-by-case basis, to noncitizen entrepreneurs who would provide a significant public benefit through their startup entity’s potential for rapid growth and job creation. The investment required must be updated every 3 years to adjust […]
August 2024 Visa Bulletin Update: Advancement in India EB-2 and EB-3 Priority Dates
The final action dates for Employment-Based categories EB-2 and EB-3 for Indian-born nationals have advanced from June 15, 2012, to July 22, 2012 (EB-2), and from September 22, 2012, to November 1, 2012 (EB-3). All other categories remained the same with no change from July to August 2024. Beginning in June 2024, the Department of […]
Policy Manual Update: Children’s Acquisition of Citizenship Provisions
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has updated the Policy Manual guidance relating to children’s acquisition of citizenship and clarifying other provisions related to acquisition of citizenship. The update is effective as of July 18, 2024, and applies to applications that are pending or filed on or after July 18, 2024. Policy Highlights Applicants who […]
Update on Planned Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions within the Executive Branch
The Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions (Agenda) reports on the actions administrative agencies plan to issue in the near and long term, providing public notice and transparency of proposed actions within the Executive Branch. USILAW has reviewed the Agenda and highlighted planned Actions by the Department of Homeland Security, Department of Labor and […]
DHS Announces New Process to Promote the Unity and Stability of Families
On June 17, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security announced new actions to keep families united during the family-based petition process. Currently, certain noncitizen spouses and children of U.S. citizens must leave the US for extended periods of time while waiting for their family-based Legal Permanent Resident applications to be processed. The new action will […]
SelectUSA Takeaways: The Critical Role of Employment-Based Immigration in Driving Investments into the U.S.
As the SelectUSA Conference wraps up in Washington DC, here are some key takeaways from USILAW on the importance of employment-based immigration in strengthening the U.S. economy and attracting global investments as the largest recipient of Foreign Direct Investments (FDI). Key Insights: Talent Acquisition & Innovation: Economic Growth: Job Creation: Global Competitiveness: Foreign Direct Investment: […]