DE Under 3: EEOC & DOJ Technical Guidance for Employer’s AI Use; Upcoming EEOC Hearing; Event for Mental Health in the Workplace
Immigration Settlement Clears the Way for Thousands of H-1B and L-1 Spouses to Work in the US
Demystifying Immigration Law
"Take 5" Immigration Podcast Series: Episode 15: Immigration Expectations Under the Biden Presidency
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) may no longer be simultaneously adjudicating dependent status and work permit applications after January 18, 2025....more
In a significant move, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has extended temporary immigration protections for Lebanese nationals currently residing in the United States. These measures, which include Temporary...more
The Beltway Buzz is a weekly update summarizing labor and employment news from inside the Beltway and clarifying how what’s happening in Washington, D.C., could impact your business....more
Immigration remains a central issue in the 2024 U.S. presidential race, and recent headlines have focused on communities of Haitian refugees in Ohio. What is often lost in the debate is that these Haitians, and thousands of...more
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently published updated guidance clarifying its expedite request criteria. The latest changes primarily focus on expedite requests related to government interests and...more
Today, October 17, 2024, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) designated Lebanon for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months due to the ongoing situation in Lebanon. The TPS designation will allow Lebanese...more
Once an employee’s H-1B change of status becomes effective on October 1, certain obligations are required of sponsoring employers. Employers, please take note of these reminders today....more
In June 2024, a new Parole-in-Place (“PIP”) process for undocumented spouses and stepchildren of U.S. citizens was announced. Under this program, noncitizens can apply for adjustment of status (I-485) to become lawful...more
At A Glance - When an organization undergoes a major corporate change, such as a merger or acquisition, there may be immigration consequences for both the organization and foreign workers, depending on the nature of the...more
Over the past few months, the Immigrant and Employee Rights Section (IER) of the Department of Justice has entered into several settlements from which employers can learn some valuable lessons so that these discriminatory...more
Employers with overseas offices rely on the L-1 visa to bring their international “executive” and “managerial” leadership, as well as their “specialized knowledge” staff, to work in the United States. The L-1 visa offers a...more
Unlike casual gaming, esports involves professional players, structured tournaments, and often large audiences, both online and in-person, akin to traditional sports events. With its own ecosystem of leagues, sponsors, and...more
As of September 10, 2024, USCIS will automatically extend the validity of Permanent Resident Cards (or “Green Cards”), for which a Form I-90, Application to Renew or Replace Permanent Resident Cards has been submitted, for 36...more
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has proposed delaying enforcement of the REAL ID requirement for passengers of domestic airlines to give travelers two more years to update to REAL ID-compliant...more
Recent developments in the ever-changing landscape of United States immigration policy highlight the ongoing challenges for undocumented immigrants and their families. Two key developments – the status of Deferred Action for...more
As hospitals and medical centers continue to face enormous challenges in staffing, employers are looking for alternatives to meet these seemingly unfillable positions. The high demand for foreign nurses has contributed to a...more
U.S. citizenship is a privilege for many, but it can also be a burdensome and unwanted obligation for others. Some individuals find themselves to be U.S. citizens without wanting to be, such as if their parents...more
A new immigration program will enable certain noncitizen spouses who lack valid status to obtain temporary permission to be in the United States while they pursue permanent legal status....more
On July 26, 2024, President Biden announced Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for certain Lebanese nationals for a period of eighteen months, which took effect immediately. The president also directed the U.S. Department...more
On July 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) added the category of Environmental/Natural Resource Economics (03.0204) as a qualifying field of study to the DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List. DHS did...more
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has published a new FAQ to provide clarity and potentially encourage entrepreneurship among individuals with H-1B status. This FAQ contains a number of helpful updates and...more
The Department of Homeland Security announced that Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Somalia will be extended and redesignated for 18 months from Sept. 18, 2024, to March 17, 2026. The extension and redesignation respond...more
On June 20, 2024, USCIS announced the automatic extension until March 9, 2025, of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) issued to certain Temporary Protected Status (TPS) beneficiaries from El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal,...more
The recent changes by the U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) in filing fees for certain forms, effective April 1, 2024, have continued to cause confusion for employers and individuals trying to determine the...more
A California staffing agency has recently settled a case brought by the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the employment authorization documents that its predecessor company reviewed before hiring. According to the DOJ,...more