The USCIS has confirmed that the FY 2022 H-1B cap initial registration period will be open from March 9, 2021, 12:00 p.m. EST to March 25, 2021, 12:00 p.m. EST.
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USCIS Modifies H-1B Selection Process to Prioritize Wages
On Jan. 8, 2021 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule, effective March 9, 2021, amending the regulations governing the process by which U.S. Citizenship and
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President Extends Proclamations Restricting Nonimmigrant and Immigrant Visa Issuance
Late on Dec. 31, the Trump administration issued a proclamation that has the effect of extending the duration of two proclamations from 2020 that restricted immigrant and non-immigrant visa issuance
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Senate Passes Per-Country Cap Elimination Bill that Affects Employment-Based Visa Programs Such as EB-5
The U.S. Senate passed by Unanimous Consent an amended version of H.R. 1044, the Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2019 that was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives
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U.S. Chamber of Commerce Wins Case, Setting Aside DHS and DOL Rules
On Dec. 1, 2020, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California granted an order for partial summary judgment on behalf of the plaintiff, the U.S. Chamber
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Anna H. Morzy to Participate in American Business Immigration Coalition Summit
Anna H. Morzy, Immigration & Compliance Practice shareholder at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, will participate in the American Business Immigration Coalition (ABIC) virtual national summit to
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Class Certification Granted in H-1B Lawsuit
The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has granted class certification in MadKudu Inc. v. USCIS, et al., to a group of employers who claim that the
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Department of Homeland Security Issues Interim Final Rule to Strengthen the H-1B Program
On Oct. 6, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the Interim Final Rule (IFR), “Strengthening the H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Classification Program.” This rule will be effective
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New DOL H-1B Rule
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) published an Interim Final Rule (IFR) that will become effective immediately. The new rule will apply to Permanent Employment Certification, H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3
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Department of State Expands Guidance on the National Interest Exception to Presidential Proclamations 10014 and 10052
On Aug. 12, 2020, the Department of State updated its guidance on the National Interest Exception (NIE) to the June 22 Presidential Proclamation 10052, which extends Presidential Proclamation 10014 through
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