In a flurry of activity before leaving office January 20, the Trump Administration implemented or extended changes to U.S. immigration policy that will likely be overturned by the incoming administration of President Joe Biden. Department of Labor Prevailing Wage Rule The Department of Labor reissued a Wage Level Rule that will increase the minimum wage… [Read More]
Looking Ahead: How a Biden Presidency Could Impact Start-Ups and the Innovation Economy
President-Elect Joe Biden will inherit an immigration landscape that has changed dramatically in the four years of the Trump Administration. Under its “Buy American, Hire American” directive, the Trump Administration changed the way federal immigration laws are interpreted and enforced, leading to increased scrutiny of every conceivable aspect of legal immigration, from obtaining U.S. citizenship… [Read More]
Trump Administration Seeks to Change Requirements of H-1B Visa
The Trump Administration issued two rulings Tuesday that could make it harder to qualify for an H-1B visa and would raise wages for H-1B workers. The changes could impact staffing agencies that employ H-1B visa holders at third party sites, but most employers who depend on the H-1B program for highly skilled foreign workers should view… [Read More]
U.S. Dept of State Issues Guidelines for Travel Ban Exemptions
In early June, President Trump issued successive executive orders suspending entry to the U.S. for individuals holding H-1B, L and J-1 visas “who present a risk to the U.S. labor market during economic recovery”. Even though these Proclamations had built-in exceptions for those who were seeking entry for the “national interest” of the United States,… [Read More]
Profiles in Immigration – Robust Recruitment and Retention Foster Innovation at Global Engineering Firm
“Learn and Teach.” That simple philosophy is one of the tenets of Structural Group, Inc.’s company culture and can be found throughout the organization. The philosophy, along with a company culture that values teamwork, engagement and innovation, has helped Structural Group become a leading provider of specialty construction and repair and maintenance services. Hiring Practices… [Read More]
SEVP Backs Away from Temporary Plan Helping F-1/M-1 Students during the Pandemic
During the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, SEVP instituted temporary measures allowing F-1 and M-1 students to take more classes online than normally permitted under the Regulations. Request Your Complimentary Consultation Generally, SEVP Regulations only permit 1 class online per semester with the remaining credit hours to be taken “in person” at the university. In… [Read More]
H-1B, L-1 and J-1 Visa Alternatives
President Trump’s June 22nd Executive Order was arguably the most aggressive assault on U.S. business immigration of his administration – tying COVID-era unemployment rates to suspension of new H-1B, L-1 and J-1 visas issued outside of the United States. The suspension does not impact foreign nationals already in the United States in a valid visa… [Read More]
I-9 Enforcement Could be Next Front in Immigration Battle
The Trump Administration made clear it plans to continue to link record high unemployment with immigration, as seen with President Trump’s recent executive order suspending entry to the U.S. on the H-1B, L and J-1 visas. While business leaders across the United States challenge the legality and efficacy of the Executive Order, it is safe… [Read More]
Flow Chart: Does the June 22 Executive Order Impact Your Visa Status?
Wondering if your visa status is impacted by the June 22 Executive Order? We hope you find the following resource helpful. Contact us if you have any questions, we are happy to help.
USCIS Resumes Premium Processing
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced that it will resume premium processing for Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker and Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers, in phases over the next month. Effective June 1, 2020, USCIS will accept Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service for all eligible Form I-140 petitions…. [Read More]
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