U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the filing period for certain Liberian nationals and family members to apply for adjustment of status under the Liberian Refugee Immigration Fairness provision has been extended until December 20, 2021.
The provision provides an opportunity for certain Liberian nationals and family members to obtain lawful permanent resident status in the United States.
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Former President Donald Trump’s election to a second term will reshape immigration law. What should employers expect, and how can they prepare? Top News Expansion of “Buy American, Hire American” Policies Employers seeking to hire foreign nationals may see higher scrutiny through more aggressive investigations and audits by the Department of Labor (DOL) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) into wage levels, job descriptions, and recruitment efforts. Impact: With the second Trump administration, employers should be aware that unannounced site visit inspections by USCIS and audits issued by the DOL will likely increase. Stricter Limits on Visa-Sponsored Petitions A second Trump term is likely to reduce the ability of employers to obtain work-sponsored visas for their foreign workers. The H-1B program in particular will feel the effects of new laws and regulations designed to limit H-1B eligibility and availability. Employers can expect policy changes to affect other employer-sponsored visa categories, including L-1 intracompany transfers, TN, E-3 professionals, and many others. Increased H-1B wage levels are possible, bringing-back the 2020 DOL Wage Rule. Impact: Employers should be prepared for higher scrutiny, particularly on H-1Bs, L-1s, TNs, and E-3s (initial petitions and extensions) through an uptick in Requests for Evidence, which […]
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