by Lindsey Thornburg | Feb 11, 2021 | Immigration Updates, Nonimmigrant Visas, Permanent Immigration Visas
The Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration has proposed to delay the effective date of a Trump administration rule, “Strengthening Wage Protections for the Temporary and Permanent Employment of Certain Aliens in the United States.” The...
by Lindsey Thornburg | Feb 11, 2021 | Immigration Updates, Nonimmigrant Visas
On February 3, 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) rescinded PM-602-0142, “Rescission of the December 22, 2000 ‘Guidance memo on H-1B computer related positions.’ ” USCIS said its officers should not apply the rescinded memo “to any pending or new...
by Lindsey Thornburg | Feb 9, 2021 | Immigration Updates, Nonimmigrant Visas
Many H-1B applicants were extremely concerned about the prior administration’s proposed wage-based section system that would disadvantage recent U.S. graduates and certain professionals in favor of applicants with the higher paid jobs. DHS has indicated it will delay...
by Lindsey Thornburg | Feb 6, 2021 | Nonimmigrant Visas
USCIS announced today that the initial registration period for H-1B cap will open at noon Eastern time on March 9 and run through noon Eastern time on March 25. During this period, employers will be able to complete petitioner and beneficiary information and submit...
by Lindsey Thornburg | Feb 1, 2021 | Nonimmigrant Visas
On January 28, 2021, a U.S. district court judge issued a summary judgment order finding that the STEM OPT (Optional Practical Training for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics students) program is a valid exercise of authority under the Immigration and...
by Lindsey Thornburg | Feb 1, 2021 | Nonimmigrant Visas, Permanent Immigration Visas
On January 20, 2021, a U.S. district court issued a modified order governing the manner and schedule in which the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC) will reissue certain prevailing wage determinations (PWDs) that were issued...
