In this issue: 1. H-1B Electronic Registration Selection Process Completed – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough electronic registrations during the initial registration period to reach the fiscal year 2024 H-1B numerical allocations (H-1B cap), including the advanced degree exemption (master’s cap). 2. USCIS Removes 60-Day Rule for Civil Surgeon Signatures on Form […]
In this issue: 1. SELF-EMPLOYMENT VISAS: AN OVERVIEW – This article provides an overview of self-employment visas in several countries. 2. AUSTRALIA – Australia is granting thousands of refugees permanent visas after a decade of uncertainty. 3. CANADA – The government of Canada has announced forthcoming new Post-Graduation Work Permit measures. 4. ITALY – The […]
In this issue: 1. USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for Second Half of FY 2023, Announces Filing Dates for Supplemental Visas – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has received enough petitions to meet the H-2B cap for the second half of FY 2023. USCIS also announced the filing dates for supplemental H-2B visas for the […]
In this issue: 1. USCIS Reaches Cap for H-2B Additional Returning Worker Visas for First Half of FY 2023 – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough petitions to reach the cap for the additional 18,216 H-2B visas made available for returning workers for the first half of fiscal year 2023 with start dates […]
In this issue: 1. TRUSTED TRAVELER PROGRAMS: AN OVERVIEW – This article provides an overview of trusted traveler programs in several countries. 2. FRANCE – There is a new draft immigration bill under review. The remuneration thresholds have been updated after an increase in the minimum wage. ETIAS is provisionally targeted to deploy in November […]
In this issue: 1. USCIS Issues Proposed Rule to Raise Fees and Fund Asylum Program With New $600 Employer Petition Fee – The Department of Homeland Security also proposes to fund the asylum program with a controversial new Asylum Program Fee of $600 to be paid by employers. 2. DHS Implements New Processes for Cubans, […]
In this issue: 1. Under Court Order, OFLC to Propose Rescission of H-2B Registration Requirements and Provide Unique H-2B Temporary Registration Numbers – In response to a federal court order, the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of Foreign Labor Certification plans to rescind H-2B registration requirements and propose conforming edits throughout its H-2B regulations. In […]
In this issue: 1. BARRIERS TO ELECTRONIC TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION: AN OVERVIEW – This article provides an overview of barriers to electronic travel authorization in several countries. 2. CANADA and ITALY – A new bilateral agreement is in force for Italian and Canadian citizens between the ages of 18 and 35. 3. MEXICO – Mexico has […]
In this issue: 1. Employer Reminder: E-Verify Operations Resume; Preferred Dates Released for Employee Visits to SSA to Resolve Mismatches – E-Verify reminded employers that operations have resumed, and released preferred dates for employees to visit the Social Security Administration to resolve their Tentative Nonconfirmations (mismatches of Social Security numbers). 2. CBP Is Discontinuing Passport […]
In this issue: 1. Agencies Release Hurricane Ian-Related Guidance – The Department of Labor’s Office of Foreign Labor Certification and the Department of Homeland Security, including U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, released guidance related to the effects of Hurricane Ian. 2. USCIS Extends Green Card Validity to 24 Months […]