Dec 7, 2020 | 
Diane E. Metzger
Melanie Gurley Keeney
As recently reported in our firm insight, on December 1, 2020, a federal judge struck down certain policies proposed by the Department of Labor (“DOL”) and Department of Homeland Security affecting the H-1B visa program, including changes to the H-1B visa...
Dec 3, 2020 | Diane E. MetzgerMelanie Gurley Keeney
by Kristine Nazir On December 1, 2020, a federal judge struck down the policies proposed by the Department of Labor and Department of Homeland Security regarding H-1B visa holders, finding the policies were created in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act...
Oct 7, 2020 | Diane E. Metzger
Laura E. HemmerMelanie Gurley Keeney
After being passed by Congress and signed by the President in the wee hours of October 1, 2020, a new law will make USCIS’s Premium Processing service more widely available, potentially benefiting employers and individuals who have previously been subject to...
Sep 9, 2020 | Diane E. MetzgerMelanie Gurley Keeney
The Department of Homeland Security has submitted a new H-1B visa regulation to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for final review. Though the contents of the regulation will remain confidential until released for publication, the proposed rule is expected to...
Aug 21, 2020 | Diane E. MetzgerMelanie Gurley Keeney
On March 19, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced its deferment of the in-person verification of identity and employment eligibility documentation for Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, due to precautions associated with COVID-19. On...
