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USCIS Updates L-1 Petition Policy Guidance
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released policy guidance for L-1 petitions filed by sole proprietorships. The guidance emphasizes that sole proprietorships cannot file an L-1 petition on…
Updates on Form I-9 and Proposed H-1B Changes for Employers
Employers must use the revised Form I-9, effective November 1st, 2023, to verify employment eligibility. The updated form…
USCIS Extends Validity Period for Select Employment Authorization Documents
The USCIS has increased the maximum validity period for certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) from one or two…
Uncovering Apple’s Hiring Bias and the Tech Industry’s Foreign Worker Challenge
The recent $25 million Department of Justice settlement with Apple over allegations of discrimination in hiring highlights the…
US plans significant increase in immigration fees for H1B workers and green cards
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is proposing significant fee increases for various immigration processes, including H-1B…
Section 702 Bill Aims at Green Card Applicants in Foreign Intelligence
A bill seeking to expand the use of the Section 702 foreign intelligence program for screening and vetting…
Inside an L.A. Marriage Fraud Scheme: 300+ Green Cards Obtained
Engilbert Ulan, a participant in a marriage fraud scheme, has been convicted of conspiracy to commit marriage fraud…
Australia to Cut Migrant Intake and Strengthen Student Visa Regulations
Australia plans to tighten visa rules for international students and low-skilled workers to overhaul its "broken" migration system.…
State Department H-1B Visa Renewal Pilot Excludes Dependents
The State Department's pilot program for H-1B visa renewal in the United States will exclude dependents. While H-1B…
Cracking Down on H-1B Visa Lottery Manipulation
The Biden administration is proposing changes to the H-1B visa program, targeting an increase in the chances of…