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Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

December 2024 Immigration Visa Bulletin: What Employers Need to Know

The Department of State released the December 2024 Visa Bulletin and USCIS will continue to accept employment-based Adjustment of Status applications based on the more advanced Dates for Filing chart. All employment-based...more

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The Border is Secure! ICE detains Everyone Who Cross the Southern Border

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The New York Times recently reported a new procedure at the border of Mexico for people making attempts to illegally cross into the United States. The number of crossings is the lowest it has been in many years. Everyone is...more

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October 2024 Visa Bulletin Shows Some Advancement in Key Employment-Based Categories, Though EB-3 China Retrogresses

The October 2024 Visa Bulletin has been released by the U.S. Department of State and shows some encouraging movement forward from last month in many key categories. However, EB-3 China retrogresses and there is some...more

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September 2024 Visa Bulletin Shows Continuing EB-3 Retrogression, Hope to Come in October

As warned by the U.S. Department of State last month, the September 2024 Visa Bulletin shows major retrogression in EB-3 categories, and no advancement in any listed category....more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

August 2024 Visa Bulletin Released

The Department of State released the August 2024 Visa Bulletin. USCIS will continue to accept employment-based Adjustment of Status applications based on the Final Action Dates chart. Most Employment-Based Categories hold...more

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June 2024 Visa Bulletin Shows No Advancement in Employment-Based Categories

The June 2024 Visa Bulletin shows no forward movement in employment-based preference categories, but retrogression could occur soon, according to the U.S. Department of State....more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

April 2024 Immigration Visa Bulletin Released

The Department of State released the April 2024 Visa Bulletin. USCIS will continue to accept employment-based Adjustment of Status applications based on the Final Action Dates chart. Most employment-based categories will...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

March 2024 Immigration Visa Bulletin Released

The Department of State released the March 2024 Visa Bulletin. In March, USCIS will accept employment-based Adjustment of Status applications based on the more modest Final Action Dates chart for the first time this fiscal...more

Miller Canfield

Immigration Implications of UAW Strike and Potential Government Shutdown - Updated

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Employers in the automotive industry should be aware of the impact the United Auto Workers strike could have on its employees with immigration considerations. A federal government shutdown is also likely, which could impact...more

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October 2023 Visa Bulletin Released With an Estimated 165,000 Employment-Based Visa Numbers for FY 2024 Available

The October 2023 Visa Bulletin has been released by the U.S. Department of State and shows some encouraging movement forward from last month, with the exception of the filing date for EB-3 worldwide, which will retrogress...more

Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

July 2023 Visa Bulletin: Immigration Considerations for Employers

The Department of State released the July 2023 Visa Bulletin. Most Employment-Based Categories will hold steady with the exception of EB-3 Worldwide, EB-3 India, and Other Workers India: - USCIS will continue to accept...more

CDF Labor Law LLP

State Department Now Issues Five-Year TN Visas to Mexican Citizens

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A recent change in visa processing allows Mexican TN visa applicants to receive a five-year visa. Before this change, Mexican citizens were issued a visa valid for only one year. This policy change allows Mexican TN visa...more

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Goodbye, NAFTA. Hello, USMCA.

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On July 1, 2020, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (“USMCA”) will enter into full force, when it will replace the North American Free Trade Agreement (“NAFTA”) as the primary agreement governing trade relations...more

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

COVID-19's Impact on Immigration

In these quickly evolving times, there is a constant flow of emails and announcements that are coming from all directions. In order to provide a single source for current updates as to major processing changes and...more

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Top Immigration Updates for U.S. Employers during COVID-19 National Emergency

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The COVID-19 National Emergency has brought a host of challenges to employers in the United States, including travel, compliance with employment verification processes, and hiring and maintaining immigration status for...more

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COVID-19: Impact on Business Immigration FAQs

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The current National Emergency is resulting in rapid changes to US immigration law and policy. We are monitoring those changes and will continue to update these FAQs with new developments...more

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COVID-19 Immigration-Related Updates

USCIS Suspends Premium Processing for all Form I-129 and I-140 filings - On March 20, 2020 U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that effective immediately, it is temporarily suspending Premium...more

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COVID-19 and Immigration Updates: Form I-9 Guidance, Border Closures, and More

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This article briefly summarizes the recent governmental guidance on Form I-9 requirements, travel, and visa processing and services, among other matters, in response to the national emergency caused by the COVID-19 outbreak....more

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Possible Changes to U.S. Business Immigration Law and Policy Under the New Administration

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This article covers proposed legislation, sub-regulatory changes, and—from a practical standpoint—the process/timing for implementing changes under the new administration. Please note that while legislative immigration...more

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