by James Pinedo | Oct 14, 2022 | Human Resources Services
A new decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia sustaining the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) current rule on Optional Practical Training (OPT) is good news for the United States. The rule authorizes a limited period of...
by James Pinedo | Sep 19, 2022 | Human Resources Services
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on September 15, 2022, that it is implementing the next phase of the premium processing expansion for certain petitioners who have a pending Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, under the EB-1...
by James Pinedo | Sep 6, 2022 | Human Resources Services
See also: WR Immigration Files Lawsuit to Stop Wastage of EB-5 Investor Visas U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the overall employment-based annual limit for immigrant visas in fiscal year (FY) 2022 is approximately twice as high as...
by James Pinedo | Aug 18, 2022 | Human Resources Services, Video Resources
WR Immigration attorneys Kimberley Best Robidoux and Josune Aguirre Gamez update employers on required actions for Form I-9 and workplace compliance as COVID-19 flexibilities end. Also Covered in this Presentation: Updated Receipt Rule Guidance I-9 Penalties Overview...
by James Pinedo | Jul 12, 2022 | Human Resources Services, Video Resources
Over the last few months, countries around the world have re-opened their doors to routine business travel and tourism, signaling the resumption of economic activity near pre-pandemic levels. Yet, the mobility landscape remains radically changed by the Covid-19...
by James Pinedo | Jul 11, 2022 | Human Resources Services
To ensure that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is able to use as many available visas as possible for fiscal year 2022, the agency is urging anyone within the United States who may be eligible for an employment-based adjustment of status to note the...
