Immigration Insider
News from the Alliance of Business Immigration Lawyers Vol. 3, No. 9 • September 01, 2007
Headlines: 1. DHS Issues Final Rule on Employer ‘No-Match’ Obligations; Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order Until October 1 – The amended regulation describes the legal obligations of employers relating to the unlawful hiring or continued employment of unauthorized workers. 2. ABIL Releases Tips on Verification Compliance – Prudent employers should follow these steps to confirm […]
News from the Alliance of Business Immigration Lawyers Vol. 3, No. 8 • August 01, 2007
Headlines: 1. DOS, USCIS Reverse Policies, Release Guidance in Response to July Visa Number Debacle -The Department of State and USCIS reversed course to resolve the dilemma of tens of thousands of skilled workers who were left out in the cold by the State Department’s sudden announcement on July 2 that there would be no […]
News from the Alliance of Business Immigration Lawyers Vol. 3, No. 7 • July 01, 2007
Headlines: 1. Immigration Reform Bill Dies in Senate – On a procedural vote, the Senate killed the bipartisan bill on comprehensive immigration reform that has been the subject of much debate and controversy and that had the support of President Bush. 2. DOS Suddenly Announces No More Employment-Based Visa Numbers – In a stunning policy […]
News from the Alliance of Business Immigration Lawyers Vol. 3, No. 6 • June 01, 2007
Headlines: 1. Senate Debates Immigration Reform Bill – The Senate’s bipartisan bill on comprehensive immigration reform is being vigorously debated this week, with over 100 amendments being considered. 2. DOL Publishes Final Labor Certification Rule, Prohibits Substitutions; USCIS Terminates Premium Processing for I-140s Requesting Substitutions – The regulation’s provisions apply to permanent labor certification applications […]
News from the Alliance of Business Immigration Lawyers Vol. 3, No. 5 • May 01, 2007
Headlines: 1. USCIS Completes FY 2008 H-1B Selections, Changes Procedures – USCIS has completed the random selection process to determine which FY 2008 H-1B petitions would be accepted for processing, and outlined new procedures. 2. DHS Issues Final Rule on Petitioning Requirements for O and P Nonimmigrants – DHS issued a final rule to permit […]
News from the Alliance of Business Immigration Lawyers Vol. 3, No. 4 • April 01, 2007
Headlines: 1. H-1B Rush Begins and Ends; Reform Bill Introduced in House; Other Developments – The H-1B cap could be filled immediately; bipartisan reform legislation is introduced in the House. 2. USCIS Reminds Applicants of New Filing Procedures Effective April 2 – Effective April 2, 2007, all Forms I-129 and I-539 are to be filed […]
News from the Alliance of Business Immigration Lawyers Vol. 3, No. 3 • March 01, 2007
Headlines: 1. USCIS Revises Work Authorization Application – USCIS has revised the Application for Employment Authorization to obtain supplemental evidence from foreign physicians with national interest waivers. 2. Court Holds That Adjustment Applicants Can Exercise Job Portability in Removal Proceedings – The Fourth Circuit ruled that applicants with pending adjustment of status applications can exercise […]
News from the Alliance of Business Immigration Lawyers Vol. 3, No. 2 • February 01, 2007
Headlines: 1. ABIL Issues H-1B Application Alert – The FY 2008 cap is expected to be met quickly; ABIL advises clients to begin preparing well in advance of the April filing start date. 2. USCIS Proposes Large Fee Increases – Business immigration forms will cost a lot more to file under USCIS’s proposal. 3. ABIL […]
News from the Alliance of Business Immigration Lawyers Vol. 3, No. 1 • January 01, 2007
Headlines: 1. USCIS Issues Guidance on Periods of Admission for H and L Workers – USCIS has released guidance on determining periods of admission for certain H and L workers. 2. SSA Explains How Foreign Workers Can Get Social Security Numbers -The Social Security Administration has listed the documentation a foreign worker must have to […]
News from the Alliance of Business Immigration Lawyers Vol. 2, No. 12 • December 01, 2006
Headlines: 1. State Dept., DHS Announce New Passport Requirement for Air Travelers -As of January 23, 2007, citizens of the U.S., Canada, Mexico, and Bermuda traveling to the U.S. by air from any part of the Western Hemisphere will be required to present a passport or other accepted document. 2. USCIS Expands Premium Processing to […]
News from the Alliance of Business Immigration Lawyers Vol. 2, No. 11 • November 01, 2006
Headlines: 1. Special Alert: H-1B and EB Backlog Crisis – ABIL has issued a special alert and call to action regarding H-1B cap and EB backlog problems. 2. Undocumented Workers Sue Wendy’s Unit, Houston Law Firm – Plaintiffs allege that permanent residence applications, for which money was deducted from their paychecks, were not filed on […]
News from the Alliance of Business Immigration Lawyers Vol. 2, No. 10 • October 01, 2006
Headlines: 1. ABIL Issues Holiday Travel Warning, Update on VWP Program, Biometric Passport Requirements – ABIL reminds travelers to ensure that their passports, visas, and other documents are current and in order well in advance of the busy holiday travel season; biometric passport requirements for VWP-participating countries are set to take effect on October 26. […]