On March 27, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it received enough electronic registrations to meet the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 H-1B numerical allocations and that the initial selection process was complete. This also includes the advanced
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List of Innovator Founder Visa Endorsing Bodies Announced
The UK government has established the Innovator Founder visa route to attract start-up entrepreneurs and experienced businesspersons to the country.
To be eligible for an Innovator Founder visa, applicants do not need to have any specific level of…The post List…
TikTok Ban? National Privacy Concerns Expand to its Use of the H-1B Program and Deportation
In recent years, the social media app TikTok has become one of the most popular apps in the world. It has gained a massive following among young people, with over one billion active users worldwide. Its popularity has not been without controversy,…
Upcoming USCIS Immigrant Investor Program (EB-5) Stakeholder Engagement
On Tuesday, April 25, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will host a stakeholder engagement webinar regarding the Immigrant Investor Program (EB-5). The webinar, scheduled for 1:30 – 3:00 PM EDT, will provide a platform for USCIS to share…
Proposed Changes to H-1B and L-1 Visa Programs
In March 2023, U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) reintroduced the “H-1B and L-1 Visa Reform Act.” This proposed legislation, which has gone through various iterations since 2007, would modify requirements related to nonimmigrant visa programs for…
USCIS Clarifies Start Date for Maximum 60-Day Grace Period Following Termination of Employment
On March 10, 2023, U.S. Citizens and Immigration Services (USCIS) provided clarification on the 60-day grace period offered to nonimmigrant workers who have been terminated or who have resigned from their jobs. This is relevant given recent layoffs affecting nonimmigrant…
OSHA’s New Authority to Issue T, U Nonimmigrant Law Enforcement Visas
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has been given the authority to issue certifications in support of applications for T and U nonimmigrant visas beginning March 30, 2023.
To assist agencies in combatting human trafficking and other crimes, OSHA…
We’re Recruiting: Chambers Administrator / Barristers’ Clerk x 2
Job Title: Chambers Administrator / Barristers’ Clerk
Term: Permanent, Full-Time
Location: Covent Garden, London + Work From Home
We’re currently recruiting for two talented and committed junior administrators / barristers’ clerks to join our…The post We’re Recruiting: Chambers Administrator /…
Electronic LCA Posting Has Both Short-term and Long-term Benefits. Here They Are.
Moving a company’s LCA compliance process from manual LCA posting to electronic LCA posting has both short-term and long-term benefits, both for the H-1B employer and their immigration law firms. That’s what this article is about.The context here is the…
Canada Is Making It Easier For Newcomers To Buy A Home
Canada is loosening some restrictions that made it difficult for non-Canadians to purchase residential property. Legislation enacted in April 2022 prohibiting purchases of residential real estate by non-residents in Canada for the following 2 years limited the opportunity for foreign…