The United States State Department has released the September 2022 Visa Bulletin. Overall, there is little to no movement in Final Action Dates and Date for Filing. However, the Final Action Date for China will advance one month, to December 22, 2015, in the Unreserved EB-5 category.
What your employees post on social media can have a positive impact on your brand, or it can expose your company to legal liability. During this live event, we cover some of the most important things that businesses should consider when crafting their social media policy
US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has further extended its flexibility for delays in responding to certain agency requests through October 23, 2022 for applicants and petitioners who are required to respond to certain:
The United States State Department August 2022 Visa Bulletin features limited forward movement for India and China in the EB-2 and EB-3 categories in the Final Action dates chart. The EB-1 visa is current for all countries. United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will accept adjustment of status applications using the Final Action Dates chart.
What your employees post on social media can have a positive impact on your brand, or it can expose your company to legal liability. During this live event, we cover some of the most important things that businesses should consider when crafting their social media policy
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Ombudsman Phyllis Coven released her Annual Report to Congress, revealing that the agency is facing an increasing backlog and delays in processing. USCIS is currently seeking additional funding beyond its fee model.
The Biden administration has revealed plans to reform multiple immigration policies. This includes new final rules regarding Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) and the reversal of many Trump-era immigration policies.
Inadmissibility can make it difficult to adjust status to lawful permanent resident in the United States. An exciting new policy interpretation from United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) could change how the agency enforces three- and ten-year bars to inadmissibility.
It is relatively easier for employers to sponsor foreign national nurses on green cards than it is to sponsor other professionals. This is great news for a profession that is facing a shortage of workers.
Employers must maintain Public Access Files (PAFs) for their H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 employees. The regulations for maintaining PAFs can be complicated, and penalties for noncompliance are steep.
The Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) reissued guidance allowing for distance learning and other actions to combat COVID-19-related public health concerns for the 2022-23 academic year.
Estate planning is essential for everyone, no matter how many assets they may have. With careful estate planning, you can ensure that your assets get transferred to the most important people and organizations in your life after you pass away.
A lawsuit was filed on May 25, 2022 against United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) for unreasonable delays in processing applications for naturalization. The plaintiffs in this case are current US lawful permanent residents who applied for naturalization to become US citizens in 2020 and who still have not been naturalized.
As a result of a lawsuit, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) intends to no longer force adjustment of status applicants to leave the United States during their period of inadmissibility. Additionally, USCIS will not reject adjustment of status applications if an applicant was in the United States during the period of inadmissibility without a waiver. The new policy interpretation is still being finalized by the Department of Homeland Security and new USCIS guidance is expected soon.
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is expanding the premium processing program to include certain Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Worker applicants under the EB-1 and EB-2 classifications. Currently the expansion only applies to previously filed Form I-140s. USCIS will not accept new Form I-140s with premium processing requests.
Many children who came to the US legally – often as dependents on their parents’ temporary work visas – risk aging out of the US immigration system when they turn 21.
Following a recent court decision, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will no longer require a biometrics fee for asylum-based applicants for employment authorization documents (EADs).
If you are applying for a United States immigrant visa or green card with consular processing, the National Visa Center (NVC) plays an important role in your case. After your immigrant visa petition is approved by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the agency sends it to the NVC for pre-processing.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) temporarily allowed certain employers to inspect Form I-9 documentation remotely. The remote verification policy was expected to expire on April 30, 2022. However, ICE extended the flexibility through October 31, 2022.
Employers won’t want to miss this live conversation with Chugh, LLP Partner and Attorney Gladys Gervacio and host Business Development and Outreach Manager Neha Mahajan as they delve into important Form I-9 topics.
President Biden is expected to announce a new streamlined system for Ukrainian citizens fleeing the Russian invasion.
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently began issuing separate employment authorization documents (EAD) and advanced parole (AP) documents. Previously, the agency issued a combo card with both an EAD and AP.
Employers submitted 483,927 registrations for selection in the fiscal year (FY) 2023 H-1B cap lottery. This is about 57% more than employers filed in the FY 2022 lottery.
Join Attorney Swapnali Kelkar and our host Neha Mahajan (Business Development and Outreach Manager) for a conversation on some of your most frequently asked US immigration questions.
Join our skilled legal professionals for a detailed video overview of corporate compliance.
Many companies are looking to build a global mobility strategy as they plan to relocate their headquarters or employees internationally.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will publish a temporary final rule adding 35,000 visas to the H-2B visa cap for fiscal year (FY) 2022.
A complex set of US laws governs the process of adopting a child internationally or sponsoring a child’s US immigration status. Jo
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced new efforts to help reduce backlogs and burdens to the immigration system. The new measure will include an expansion of the premium process program and goals to further reduce backlogs.
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has begun to release its selection results for the fiscal year (FY) 2023 H-1B cap lottery. The selection process is ongoing and will continue until USCIS announces that it is complete.
Corporate litigation can strain your company’s resources and time. Chugh, LLP’s legal team works hard to help your company manage litigation quickly and effectively if it does arise.
Latin America presents exciting opportunities for business in the realms of growth and expansion. With these opportunities, your team’s global mobility becomes an important consideration.
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will soon start issuing notices to certain E and L spouses that will be sufficient evidence of employment authorization when combined with an unexpired Form I-94.
Starting May 1, 2022, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will end the temporary policy allowing employers to accept expired List B documents.
Many businesses are expanding into Canada to take advantage of its business-friendly climate and pro-immigrant policies.
An injunction is a legal remedy which restrains one party from acting in a certain way. This form of relief is generally only available when there are no other solutions available and irreparable harm will result without the injunction.
Under The Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA), employees can file lawsuits against their employers for certain violations of the labor code. If successful, these employees can recover civil penalties for themselves, fellow employees, and the state of California. PAGA allows employees to file class action suits without meeting normal class action requirements.
Foreign nationals have multiple options to establish businesses in the United States. Join Chugh, LLP Partner and Attorney Diya Mathews and Business Development and Outreach Manager Neha Mahajan for a live conversation on some of these immigration avenues
Starting April 1, 2022 USCIS will not accept combined joint fees for filing Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, or Form I-824, Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition together with an H-1B or H-1B1 Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker.
Certain individuals may qualify for a green card through the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) program.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed an updated rule for the public charge ground of inadmissibility. The new policy is essentially the same as the prior policy and will be published in the Federal Register in the next few days.
The United States Congress has passed a temporary spending measure to fund the US government through March 11, 2022. The bill will prevent a government shutdown as fiscal year (FY) 2022 budget negotiations continue. This is the third temporary budget Congress has passed to keep the government open during budget negotiations.
Join our immigration experts for a lively conversation on some of your most pressing frequently asked questions (FAQs) on the H-1B visa.
EB-5 visas provide investors with the opportunity to gain United States permanent residency if they meet certain conditions.
Join attorney Hooman Yavi for an overview of the four main types of business torts and what they entail. During this video conversation, Hooman also provides examples of business torts as they have played out in the real world.
Many green cards are available in the EB-1 and EB-2 preference categories this fiscal year. Interfiling may provide you with the opportunity to take advantage of faster green card processing times by switching your pending Form I-485 from another preference category to an EB-1 or EB-2 green card.
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will open its initial H-1B cap registration period for fiscal year 2023 on March 1, 2022 at 12 PM Eastern Time (ET) through March 18, 2022 at 12 PM ET. During this period, petitioners and their representatives must submit online registrations for all their H-1B beneficiaries online.
Get ready for H-1B cap season with this informative conversation featuring Chugh, LLP Attorney Ujwala Bagal and Immigration Consultant Jagan Tamirisa, and host Business Development and Outreach Manager Neha Mahajan.
Beginning January 22, 2022, all non-US travelers entering the United States by land or ferry from Canada or Mexico will need to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and provide proof of vaccination. The new policy will not apply to US citizens, lawful permanent residents, or US nationals.
On January 19, 2022, India suspended all commercial international flights to and from the country due to the ongoing COVID-19 surge. The suspension will last through February 28, 2022 at 11:59 PM IST.
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