Elimination of Per-Country Limit, EAGLE Act, Criticized
A proposal to eliminate the per-country limits on employment visas is scheduled to be voted on in the U.S. House of Representatives in the coming week. The effort aims to address ongoing labor shortages. However, criticism from the Congressional Black Caucus’ immigration task force may stand in the way.
Extension of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti Announced
Citing ongoing issues in Haiti, The Department of Homeland Security announced the extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti an additional 18 months. The extension changes the date of termination of TPS from February 4, 2023, moving it to August 3, 2024.
H-1B Extension Beyond the Six-Year Period And Priority Date Retrogression
For those who have exhausted the six years allowed on H-1B, there are some options for extension under the AC-21 provisions. Eligibility depends on whether you are the beneficiary of an approved I-140 petition or have a PERM pending for longer than 365 days (under the lengthy adjudication exemption).
Additional B-1 and B-2 Interview Waiver Appointments Open in India
In the coming month, a limited number of additional interview waiver appointments for qualifying B-1 and B-2 individuals will be available at U.S. Embassies in Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai, per the U.S. Embassy India.
K-1 Visa Status Can’t Be Adjusted for Divorced Woman
A federal court supports a Board of Immigration Appeals ruling finding that a divorced woman is not able to remain in the U.S. on a K-1 marriage visa after the ex-husband withdrew his supporting affidavit.
Asylum Seekers Identification Accidentally Made Public
The identification of 6,000 Asylum seekers was accidentally made public by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement through their website earlier this week. Identifying information includes the names, locations, and immigration information for a list of individuals.
Our Perspective: Customs and Border Protection Move to Eliminate the Entry Stamp
Customs and Border Protection is expanding their no visa stamp within a passport policy. Records can be found online through the CBP managed websites for each user. Be prepared before you travel to ensure your entry and exit are easy.
FY2023 H-1B Cap in Review: What We Learned in 2022 and Expectations Going Forward
As 2022 comes to an end, the majority of FY 2023 H-1B cap petitions have now received a final decision. The large majority of cases have already been adjudicated. See what we learned, and how to prepare for the next H-1B cap season.
Visitor Visa Processing Delays Could Be Solved Using Obama Administration Policy
Visitor visas have an estimated 400-day wait time for first-time U.S. visitors from some of the highest volumes of inbound countries. Grouping some of the top sourcing countries – India, Brazil, and Mexico – the visitor visa wait time is over 600 days with a list of over 300,000 individuals waiting.
Cuba Accepting U.S. Deportation Flights
Cuba is again accepting deportation flights with Cuban nationals who were entering the U.S. at the southern border. This is the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic for flights to resume.