Biden Administration Immigration Policy Review
We review the Biden Administration immigration efforts to date. Progress was made. However, more is needed.
USCIS Urges EB-3 Applicants to Transfer to EB-2 Citing High Number of Available Visas
USCIS encourages people to move to the EB2 category due to the availability of visas. if you are in EB-3 or EB-1, we recommend moving. If you need help, contact us.
Asylum-Seeker Work Permit Restrictions Cleared
Policies that limited asylum seekers work permit applications have been overturned. The wait period has been reduced and the 30-day review is back in force. For now.
H-1B Visa and Concurrent Employment
Concurrent employment with an H-1B is possible. But you need to be in compliance. Read contracts carefully. Make sure you file your information correctly to maximize the odds of success for approval.
H-1B Visa and Multiple Projects with the Same Employer
In light of the Covid-19 pandemic, workplaces have changed dramatically. Many industries have moved to full-time remote work, with greater flexibility. This flexibility, in combination with a favorable job market and a high demand for IT professionals, has raised some complex questions for H-1B employers and employees. Understanding the H-1B visa and multiple projects is key to success.
USCIS Announces H-1B Registration Period Opens on March 1, 2022
The USCIS announced the filing for the H-1B begins March 1st and will go through March 18th. This is the period employers file information to be included in the upcoming lottery.
USCIS Releases Additional Guidance on O-1A Visa Classification Evidence
US Citizenship and Immigration Services announced clarification on how USCIS evaluates the evidence for determining eligibility for O-1A nonimmigrants of extraordinary ability with a focus in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM).
Additional H-2B Visas Available for the First Half of Fiscal Year
An additional 20,000 H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas will be available for the first half of FY 2022, per the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL). The visas are being made available to U.S. employers encountering irreparable harm to their companies if unable to find workers as well as those looking to hire more workers on or before March 31, 2022.