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 […]
In this issue: 1. EMPLOYMENT OPTIONS FOR STUDENTS AFTER GRADUATION: AN OVERVIEW – This article provides an overview of employment options for students after graduation in several countries. 2. CANADA – Canada is transitioning to 100 percent online applications for most permanent residence programs by the end of October 2022. Also, according to unofficial reports, […]
In this issue: 1. Visa Bulletin for September Notes ‘Steady Increase’ in Demand for Employment-Based Visas – Beginning September 1, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will no longer accept a single, combined fee payment when an applicant or petitioner files EB-5 applications or petitions with related forms. 2. E-Verify Updates Initial Enrollment Process – […]
In this issue: 1. Certain Afghan Parolees to Receive Notices of EAD Extension – Certain Afghan parolees will receive notices indicating that the Department of Homeland Security is extending the validity of their employment authorization documents to align with the parole period shown on their Arrival/Departure Records. 2. USCIS Will No Longer Accept Combined Fee […]
In this issue: 1. VISA OPTIONS FOR TELECOMMUTERS/REMOTE WORKERS: AN OVERVIEW – This article provides an overview of visa options for telecommuters and remote workers in several countries. 2. COLOMBIA – There is a new regime for visa procedures and processing. 3. ITALY – A faster immigration procedure for limited categories of work permits has […]
In this issue: 1. OFLC Publishes Prevailing Wage Data, Implements 2018 SOC Codes – An OFLC announcement includes details on how new labor certification applications, and applications in process, will be handled with respect to SOC codes. 2. USCIS Urges Employment-Based Adjustment Applicants to Promptly Send Medical Forms When Requested – The agency is urging […]