DHS Expands STEM List to Include Environmental/Natural Resources Economics
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has added Environmental/Natural Resources Economics to the STEM Designated Degree Program List. This update means.
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USCIS Must Now Adjudicate H-4, H-4 EAD, and L-2 Together with I-129
Major settlement requires USCIS to adjudicate H-4, H-4 EAD, and L-2 together with Form I-129. This historic settlement with the Department of Homeland.
Read article →DHS Designates Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the designation of Ethiopia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months. Only individuals who are.
Read article →IMMIGRANT VISA PRIORITIZATION
Department of State posts that process both immigrant and nonimmigrant visas are prioritizing immigrant visa applications. However, the volume and type of.
Read article →DHS EXTENDS FORM I-9 REQUIREMENT FLEXIBILITY (Effective September 1, 2021)
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced an extension of the flexibility in complying with.
Read article →Federal Judge rules that the United States Cannot Stop Issuing Visas during Travel Bans
A federal judge on Tuesday put a halt to the State Department practice of not issuing visas to travelers from other countries when travel bans are in place.
Read article →DHS Announces Designation of Croatia as a New Participant in the Visa Waiver Program
Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas, in coordination with Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, designated Croatia as a new.
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DHS Announces Countries Eligible for H-2A and H-2B Visa Programs
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in consultation with the Department of State (DOS), has announced the lists of countries whose nationals are.
Read article →DHS Announces Continuation of International Entrepreneur Parole Program
The International Entrepreneur (“IE”) parole program provides an opportunity for international entrepreneurs to establish start-up companies with a high.
Read article →Lawsuit Filed Against DHS for L-2 and H-4 Processing Delays
On March 23, 2021, a class action lawsuit was filed against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) challenging the extraordinary processing delays on.
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DHS and DOL Rules Altering the H-1B Process and Prevailing Wage Levels
We have received confirmation that the Department of Labor (DOL)’s Prevailing Wage Rule titled, “ Restructuring of H-1B/H-1B1/E-3 and PERM Wage Levels ” has.
Read article →State Dept. Expands Waivers of In-Person Interviews for Certain Temporary Nonimmigrant Visa Applicants
The Secretary of State, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, has authorized consular officers to waive the in-person interview.
Read article →DHS to Supplement H-2B Cap with Additional Visas in First Half of Fiscal Year
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) today announced the forthcoming publication of a joint temporary final rule to.
Read article →New DOL and DHS Rules Set Aside by Federal Court
On December 1, 2020 , a California District Court set aside the Department of Labor (DOL) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) rule intended to increase.
Read article →DHS's Changes to the H-1B Visa Lottery Process
On January 31, 2019, DHS published a final rule which makes two significant changes to the H-1B visa lottery process. The rule (1) adds an electronic.
Read article →DHS Extends Temporary Protected Status for Yemen
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has re-designated the Republic of Yemen for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and extended the existing TPS.
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Department of Homeland Security Launches New I-94 Website
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection division of the Department of Homeland Security has launched a new redesigned I-94 website and an I-94 pre-payment.
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