Executive Order: National Security Requires Streamlined Immigration Processes to Promote Retention of Critical and Emerging Technology Workers
On October 30, 2023, President Biden signed an Executive Order advancing a coordinated, Federal Government-wide approach to govern the development and use of critical and emerging technologies safely and responsibly. Notably, the tasks assigned by the administration represent a concerted effort to monumentally shift our outdated immigration policies and overhaul our immigration system to meet […]
Practice Alert: DHS Proposes to Modernize and Improve the H-1B Program
DHS has requested public review of a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, Modernizing H–1B Requirements, Providing Flexibility in the F–1 Program, and Program Improvements Affecting Other Nonimmigrant Workers, 88 Fed. Reg. 72870 (proposed October 23, 2023) (to be codified at 88 C.F.R. pt. 214). The proposed rule may go into effect as early as the Fiscal […]
Policy Guidance Update Alert: L-1 Petitions for Intracompany Transferees Filed by a Sole Proprietorship and L-1 Blanket Extensions
Effective immediately, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued Policy Guidance PA-2023-29 regarding L-1 petitions filed by Sole Proprietorships and L-1 blanket petitions. Sole Proprietorships The Policy Guidance clarifies that a sole proprietorship may not file an L-1 petition on behalf of its owner because the sole proprietorship does not exist as a distinct […]
Join Us in an Upcoming Webinar on November 2, 2023, 10:00 AM EST
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 […]
Canadian Policy Temporarily Waives Immigration Medical Exam Requirements for Certain Resident Applicants
In an effort to increase processing efficiency, Canada’s Immigration department (IRCC) has implemented a new public policy to streamline processing for certain low-risk applicants until October 6, 2024. Typically, all resident applicants and family members must obtain Immigration Medical Exams (IMEs), even if those family members will not be residing in Canada. The new policy will […]
Dismissal of Multimillion Dollar Fraud Lawsuit Highlights the Importance of Due Diligence for EB-5 Investors
On Thursday, February 28, 2023, Hon. Lewis J. Linman, U.S. District Judge for the Southern District of New York, dismissed a $57 Million fraud case against the New York Regional Center by foreign investors who had invested in the George Washington Bridge Bus Station and Infrastructure Development Fund, LLC. This case highlights the importance of […]
Worldwide ERC Global Workforce Symposium
The anticipation is building, and we’re thrilled to announce that USILAW is coming to Worldwide ERC Global Workforce Symposium Boston 2023 as the Champion Sponsor. We’re dedicated to ensuring that your conference experience is nothing short of extraordinary. Whether you’re a first-time attendee or a seasoned conference-goer, USILAW has something special in store for you […]
USCIS Increases Employment Authorization Document Validity Period for Certain Categories
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 […]
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 […]