Department of State Announces Pilot Program to Waive In-Person Interview for Certain H-1B Visa Renewals
Updated on January 25, 2024 In response to President Biden’s recent Executive Order on Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence, the Department of State (DOS) has issued a Notice of a Pilot Program to Resume Renewal of H-1B Nonimmigrant Visas in the US for Certain Qualified Noncitizens, which was published in the Federal Register on Thursday, […]
Department of Labor Publishes Request for Information on PERM Schedule A Revisions
Following President Bident’s Executive Order, the Department of Labor seeks public input on Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) occupations and non-STEM occupations with an insufficient number of qualified and available US workers in order to update the Schedule A. The Schedule A is a list of occupations with insufficient US workers who are able, […]
USCIS Announces Increase to Premium Processing Fees to Adjust for Inflation
On Wednesday, December 27th, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that it will increase the filing fee for Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing, to adjust for inflation. The increase will generate an estimated $185 million in revenue, which DHS will use to provide premium processing services; make improvements to adjudications processes; respond to adjudication demands, […]
Celebrating USILAW’s 20th Anniversary
🎉 Celebrating 20 Years of Legal Excellence at USILAW! 🎉 We are thrilled to announce a significant milestone for USILAW – 20 incredible years of providing exceptional legal services! 🌐 👏 A Legacy of Legal Excellence: For two decades, we’ve proudly served our clients with unwavering dedication, passion, and a profound understanding of the law. Our […]
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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 Notably, the tasks assigned by the administration represent a concerted effort to monumentally shift our outdated immigration policies and overhaul our immigration system to meet […]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 […]