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27 Sep 2019

U.S. Senate May Allow Vote on Bill to Remove Per-Country Limits

Since its introduction, the Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act (H.R. 1044 / S. 386) has been the subject of great interest and excitement within immigration circles. The bill would eliminate the per-country cap on employment-based green card petitions and increase the cap on family-based petitions....

26 Sep 2019

October 2019 Visa Bulletin Check-In

Most months, Charles Oppenheim, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) Chief of the Visa Control and Reporting Division, provides visa bulletin explanations and predictions. Following the release of the October 2019 Visa Bulletin, Mr. Oppenheim provided some updated information on what to expect in the...

07:44 / Employment Based / NewsBrief / Resident / Visa Bulletin

26 Sep 2019

Policy Change Impacts Citizenship of Certain Children Born Outside the U.S.

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released policy guidance, effective October 29, 2019, modifying certain residency requirements for obtaining U.S. citizenship. Notably, this policy impacts children born abroad to U.S. government employees and U.S. armed forces members. Under the new policy guidance, "children...

07:20 / Citizen / For Families / For Individuals / NewsBrief / USCIS News

23 Sep 2019

Canada-United States Preclearance Agreement

The Canada-United States Preclearance Agreement was signed in 2015, but it only recently went into full effect. Prior to the implementation of the agreement, only a handful of Canadian airports offered preclearance. The agreement will expand that number, and will affect all modes of travel...

13:38 / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Travel

18 Sep 2019

October 2019 Visa Bulletin: Use Dates for Filing Chart

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released the October 2019 Visa Bulletin, which is the first visa bulletin of fiscal year 2020. Further, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the more favorable dates for filing (DF) chart may be used...

16:34 / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Government / NewsBrief / Resident / USCIS News / Visa Bulletin / Worker

17 Sep 2019

Proposed Rule to End H-4 EAD Program Delayed Until At Least Spring 2020

On September 16, 2019, representatives from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) submitted a filing to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, indicating that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is still actively working on a rule to terminate...

16:14 / Employment Based / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Government / H-4 Dependents / NewsBrief / Nonimmigrant Family / Resident / USCIS News / Worker

13 Sep 2019

If an H1B Change of Status is Not Wanted After Approval

Changing status to H1B often involves a lengthy and somewhat unpredictable process. Because of the annual cap and uncertainties of lottery selection, many foreign nationals consider alternative processes as backup plans. As a result, there are a number of situations in which a foreign national...

08:17 / For Employers / NewsBrief / Student / Worker

11 Sep 2019

FLAG System Must be Used for LCAs Effective October 1, 2019

The Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) at the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has announced that, as of 12:00 EST on October 1, 2019, labor condition applications (LCAs) required for H1B, H1B1, and E-3 petitions must be submitted via the Foreign Labor Application Gateway...

08:48 / For Employers / NewsBrief / Worker

06 Sep 2019

Potential OPT Cap-Gap Problems After H1B is Denied, Withdrawn, or Revoked

Recent college graduates in F-1 status are sometimes able to bridge the time between the expiration of their optional practical training (OPT) and the October 1st start date of H1B status through a benefit known as "cap gap" OPT. This benefit extends the OPT period...

07:28 / H1B / NewsBrief / Student

03 Sep 2019

DHS Proposes Small Fee to Use Registration System for Cap-Subject H1B Petitions

As announced in December 2018, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is in the process of implementing a registration system for employers seeking to file cap-subject H1B petitions. This system would replace the current H1B "lottery" system. Today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security...

11:30 / For Employers / Government / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / Worker

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U.S. Senate May Allow Vote on Bill to Remove Per-Country Limits

October 2019 Visa Bulletin Check-In

Policy Change Impacts Citizenship of Certain Children Born Outside the U.S.

Canada-United States Preclearance Agreement

October 2019 Visa Bulletin: Use Dates for Filing Chart

Proposed Rule to End H-4 EAD Program Delayed Until At Least Spring 2020

If an H1B Change of Status is Not Wanted After Approval

FLAG System Must be Used for LCAs Effective October 1, 2019

Potential OPT Cap-Gap Problems After H1B is Denied, Withdrawn, or Revoked

DHS Proposes Small Fee to Use Registration System for Cap-Subject H1B Petitions

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