by James Pinedo | Sep 15, 2021 | Human Resources Services
Fluctuating immigration policies and unpredictable COVID-19 restrictions have resulted in a need for improved communication tools, propelling organizations – including HR departments – into the future of work. With the job market in sectors like Life Sciences expected...
by James Pinedo | Sep 15, 2021 | Consular Services & Travel, Global
Impacting foreign workers, immigrants, and international students, the suspension of consular services has been one of the most disruptive features of the COVID-19 pandemic. This report provides an update on the re-opening and continued closures of high-traffic...
by James Pinedo | Sep 14, 2021 | Nonimmigrant Visas
According to reports, many H-1B petitions for highly skilled and qualified workers were denied over the four years of the Trump administration, often for reasons courts have deemed illegal. H-1B visa denials grew to high rates under the Trump administration—roughly...
by James Pinedo | Sep 13, 2021 | Immigration Updates
In this edition, read about the new House budget reconciliation bill that includes immigration provisions, a report that the USCIS is expediting Afghan petitions, the USCIS extending evidence of status for conditional permanent residents to 24 Months with pending...
by James Pinedo | Sep 13, 2021 | Human Resources Services
In a new settlement, the Department of Justice (DOJ) imposed a civil penalty of $84,832, along with training and monitoring requirements, on Ascension Health Alliance, a Missouri-based health care organization with more than 2,600 sites, including 146 hospitals and...