Headlines: 1. Controversial DHS Draft Rule Proposes Changes to Public Charge Definition – A controversial Department of Homeland Security (DHS) draft rule leaked to the media would make more immigrants inadmissible or deportable for receiving public benefits. 2. EB-1 Green Cards Backlogged Worldwide – The worldwide backlog for EB-1 visas is expected to continue through at least October […]
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Data released by the National Foundation for American Policy shows a startling impact on immigration by the Trump Administration. H-1B Denials and Requests for Evidence (RFEs) increased significantly from the 3rd quarter of FY 2017 to the 4th quarter, a result of the Buy American and Hire American executive order. The Trump Administration’s restrictive “Buy […]
A rule about to be proposed by the Trump administration would punish immigrants who use welfare, the Alliance of Business Immigration Lawyers said. The rule, which has become available through leaked drafts, is still in the works, but would disqualify immigrants from obtaining green cards or seeking or renewing temporary visas if they or their […]
Headlines: 1. State Dept. Announces Oversubscription of August Employment-Based Preference Categories, Limits on Special Immigrant Translator Visa Availability – The Department of State’s Visa Bulletin for the month of August 2018 includes announcements about employment visa availability. 2. USCIS Postpones Implementation of Memorandum on Notices to Appear – USCIS announced that issuance of operational guidance is pending for […]
Headlines: 1. Supreme Court Upholds Latest Trump Entry Ban – On June 26, 2018, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld 5-4 the Trump administration’s third travel ban order. The ban prevents the entry into the United States of certain nationals from specific countries, with some exceptions. 2. USCIS Updates Notice to Appear Policy Guidance to ‘Support DHS Enforcement […]
Headlines: 1. USCIS Recalls 800 Incorrectly Printed Employment Authorization Documents – USCIS said the cards contain a production error that transposed the first and last names of the individuals receiving the EADs. 2. ICE/SEVP Warns Students About Volunteer Positions – SEVP warned that reporting non-qualifying volunteer opportunities as OPT employment will be deemed a violation of reporting requirements […]
On June 13, 2018, ABIL Members held a Global Immigration Symposium for HR and mobility managers of international companies and those hiring global talent. The program featured eminent speakers from across the globe, sharing their in-depth expertise and commenting on the latest developments. COMMON NOTIONS OF IMMIGRATION LAW: Fit your mobility program to regional particularities. […]
On June 13, 2018, ABIL Members held a Global Immigration Symposium for HR and mobility managers of international companies and those hiring global talent. The program featured eminent speakers from across the globe, sharing their in-depth expertise and commenting on the latest developments. COMMON NOTIONS OF IMMIGRATION LAW: Fit your mobility program to regional particularities. […]
According to the Alliance of Business Immigration Lawyers (ABIL), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has served over 5,200 audit notices of I-9 work authorization verifications since January. These numbers reflect an increase of 300% from fiscal year 2017, as the immigration agency carries out its mission to increase workplace audits. So far in fiscal year […]
Headlines: 1. DHS Announces Additional 15,000 H-2B Temporary Nonagricultural Worker Visas for FY 2018 – Secretary Nielsen said there are not enough qualified, U.S. workers available to perform temporary nonagricultural labor to satisfy the needs of U.S. businesses in FY 2018. This allocation is in addition to the 66,000 visas already issued this year. 2. DHS Proposes […]