Apr 1, 2024 |
Calvin D. Bill
Diane E. Metzger
Melanie Gurley Keeney
On April 1, 2024, USCIS announced that it has received enough electronic H-1B cap registrations during the “initial registration period” to reach the fiscal year (FY) 2025 H-1B cap. It is uncertain whether there will be subsequent H-1B cap selections, based on the...
Aug 21, 2023 |
Calvin D. Bill
Diane E. Metzger
Melanie Gurley Keeney
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) has promulgated a new version of the Form I-9, which is now available for use (please also see new Form I-9 Instructions). The new I-9 has reduced Sections 1 and 2 to a single sheet, and has relocated the Reverification and Rehire section to a separate “Supplement B” page, among other changes.
May 5, 2022 |
Diane E. Metzger
Laura E. Hemmer
Melanie Gurley Keeney
by Luke Phillips On May 4, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) published a Temporary Final Rule authorizing an increase of the automatic extension period applicable to expiring Employment Authorization Documents (“EADs”)...
Mar 28, 2022 |
Diane E. Metzger
Laura E. Hemmer
Melanie Gurley Keeney
by Luke Phillips On March 18, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) announced that it is updating the guidance in its Policy Manual regarding what may be used as evidence of employment authorization for certain E and L nonimmigrant...
Jan 3, 2022 |
Diane E. Metzger
Laura E. Hemmer
Melanie Gurley Keeney
by Luke Phillips For certain nonimmigrant visa applicants with approved petitions, the U.S. Department of State (“DOS”) has extended authorization for consular officers to waive interviews through December 31, 2022. The extension of authorization applies...