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Mayer Brown

Mergers & Acquisitions: When Two Companies Tie the Knot, Who's Responsible for the Visas?

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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

Akerman LLP - HR Defense

Wired For Success: How Recent Development in the Semiconductor Industry Can Shape Immigration Programs

America runs on semiconductors, also known informally as chips. Chips are integral to the cars we drive, the planes we fly, the systems that defend our country, and the computers that every single industry, from manufacturing...more

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USCIS Fees Increase: Paying the Price of Admission to the United States

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On April 1, 2024, US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) implemented new costs for many common immigration filings, resulting in a fee increase of 100% to 200% for certain benefit requests....more

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Immigration Options Remain for Employees Not Selected in the H-1B Cap Lottery

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it has completed its annual H-1B cap lottery selection process for fiscal year 2025. Given the high number of lottery registrations and the fixed number of...more

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Immigration Insider | March 2024

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Effective April 1, 2024, there will be significant changes to filing fees associated with most immigration-related applications to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The increases are partially because the...more

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USCIS to Implement Varying Filing Fees by Visa Category

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In just two weeks, on April 1, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will implement its new filing fee structure. The new fees will vary by visa type with exceptions for small employers and non-profit...more

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Government Filing Fee Increases are Coming for Many Employment-Based Visa Categories

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The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will be raising the filing fee amounts for many employment-based nonimmigrant visa categories, effective April 1, 2024....more

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USCIS Announces Increase of Filing Fees

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On January 30, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced an increase to its filing fees across the board. The last such increase was in 2016. This change will be effective April 1, 2024. In some cases,...more

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Behind the Bio | Beth Henderson, Immigration Advocate

Hello, listeners. Welcome back to Behind the Bio, where two lawyers talk about turning points in unusual careers. Today I spoke with Beth Henderson, pro bono director for Microsoft. We talked about starting out as an...more

Cozen O'Connor

Cozen O'Connor Immigration Catch Up: October 2023

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October 2023 not only provided amazing Halloween costumes but big updates to the United States and global immigration. The Cozen O’Connor catch-up this month highlights these changes and provides the details you need to...more

Akerman LLP - HR Defense

It’s a Bird! It’s a Plane! No, It’s Domestic Visa Renewal!

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Every few years, employees working in the United States on nonimmigrant visas such as the H-1B and L-1 are forced to undertake the arduous journey to renew their visas at a consular post abroad. A valid visa is needed to both...more

Baker Donelson

The Other Employer Sponsorship Program

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Sponsoring up-and-coming colleagues, particularly those from underrepresented groups, has become more widespread over the last decade. This sponsorship relationship is critical for the development, retention, and success of...more

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H-1B and L-1 Maximum Periods of Stay - A Refresher for Employers on Timelines, Extensions, and Recapture

Employers may find it useful to have an understanding of the H-1B, L-1A, and L-1B maximum periods of stay. As a reminder, H-1B status is granted for certain specialty occupations and fashion models, L-1A status is granted for...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

USCIS Proposes Historic Fee Increase for Immigration Applicants

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has proposed historic increases to its fee schedule for immigration benefit applications. Under the proposed fee rule, the filing fee for common employment-based applications...more

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DHS to Streamline Adjudication of Extension of Status, Change of Status, and Work Authorization Applications for Spouses and...

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On January 19, 2023, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reached a settlement in Edakunni v. Mayorkas. As a result of the settlement, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has agreed to resume its...more

Tarter Krinsky & Drogin LLP

USCIS Updates: Expansion of Premium Processing Services and Bundling of H-1B and L-1 Visa Spouses Requests

Over the past week, USCIS has issued several updates including the expansion of premium processing services and bundling of H-1B and L-1 Visa spouses requests. USCIS Announces the Expansion of Premium Processing Services...more

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Immigration Update: Processing Delays and Tech Layoffs Add Complications for Employers

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Employers know that U.S. immigration laws are complex, and the Department of Labor’s (DOL’s) long processing delays – coupled with recent layoffs in the tech industry – have further complicated matters by adding new fact...more

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Immigration-related Issues Employers (And Employees) Should Look Out for Before a Layoff or Reduction in Force

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2022 is concluding with significant economic uncertainty, principally illustrated by a series of announcements by major employers of layoffs and other reductions in force. It remains to be seen whether these corporate events...more

Dickinson Wright

Form I-9 Update – L1 and E1/E2 Nonimmigrant Spouses Eligible for Work Without Employment Authorization Document – Really?

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During this challenging time for employers in search of workers, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have managed to cooperate to coordinate a response to the...more

Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP

Visa Options and Immigration Strategies for Manufacturers - Update

This alert was originally published on February 5, 2019. It has been updated as of June 23, 2021. Many visa options exist to enable U.S. manufacturing companies to employ talented professionals, researchers and managers...more

Burr & Forman

Labor & Employment E-Note - April 2021

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Presidential Proclamation Restricting the Issuance of Certain H, J, and L Visas Expires - On June 22, 2020, the Trump Administration announced Presidential Proclamation 10052 ("PP 10052"), which suspended the issuance of...more

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Presidential Proclamation Restricting the Issuance of Certain H, J, and L Visas Expires

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On June 22, 2020, the Trump Administration announced Presidential Proclamation 10052 (“PP 10052”), which suspended the issuance of many H, J, and L visas at U.S. Embassies and Consulates. The ban was originally set to expire...more

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Presidential Proclamation 10052 Expires

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The Biden-Harris administration has allowed Presidential Proclamation 10052 (PP 10052) to expire as of March 31. PP 10052, implemented by the previous administration in June 2020, had suspended the issuance of certain...more

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Biden Administration Allows COVID-Related Temporary Worker Visa Ban to Expire and Issues New I-9 Flexibility Extension Through May...

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The Biden administration decided to let a highly publicized temporary worker visa ban expire on March 31, 2021. Proclamation 10052 of June 22, 2020 (“Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to the U.S....more

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Fiscal Year 2022 H-1B Lottery Update

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Registration Dates Announced and Rule Prioritizing Selection of Highest Wage-Level Delayed - On February 5, 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the initial registration period for the...more

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