July 2023 » ImmigrationUSA

FY2024 H-1B

Our Perspective: Positive Results for H-1B FY 2024 Cap Cases; Second Round Announced

USCIS is conducting a second selection round for the FY 2024 H-1B cap because USCIS didn’t meet the congressionally mandated numerical cap in the first round. The low number of applications was due to the fear and hesitance of H-1B applicants and employers alike.

July 31, 2023

FY2024 H-1B

USCIS to Hold Second Selection for FY 2024 H-1B Cap

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will complete an additional selection of FY 2024 H-1B cap visa participants to fulfill the FY2024 numerical allocation from the previously submitted electronic registrations.

July 27, 2023

DOJ

Lawsuit Filed Against Texas for Floating Barrier

Texas is being sued by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) for a floating barrier they put up in the Rio Grande River to deter migrants. The DOJ argues that the barrier violates environmental law and poses safety risks. The floating barrier is about 1,000 feet and is causing humanitarian and safety concerns.

July 27, 2023

DACA

Republican-Led States Say DACA Lawsuit Remains Valid Despite Supreme Court Ruling

Several Republican-led states are challenging the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. They claim that a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling on deportation guidelines does not undermine their lawsuit.

July 26, 2023

Florida Immigration Law

Florida Immigration Law Subject of Federal Lawsuit

Migrant workers and advocates filed a federal lawsuit challenging a part of a new Florida immigration law that makes it a felony to transport individuals who entered the country illegally into the state. They argue that the law is vague and may lead to unlawful arrest, prosecution, and harassment.

July 26, 2023

STEM talent

New Bill Hopes To Retain STEM Professionals in the U.S.

In a bipartisan move, the Senate aims to retain international graduates who have pursued advanced studies in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) at U.S. universities. The proposal seeks to streamline the process of obtaining permanent resident status, commonly known as green cards, to encourage STEM professionals to stay and contribute their expertise in the United States.

July 25, 2023

Asylum

Biden Admin Asylum Rule Overturned

A federal judge invalidated a Biden administration rule that imposed limitations on asylum. The ruling specifically pertains to noncitizens who enter the U.S. between ports of entry or failed to seek protection in a third country as ineligible for asylum.

July 25, 2023

DHS

DHS Implements New Rule for Remote Employment Document Verification and Introduces Updated Form I-9

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) introduced a new final rule that allows certain employers to continue remote I-9 verification, making permanent the flexibility initially implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic.

July 25, 2023

Public Charge Rule

Public Charge Rule Updated by USCIS

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) updated the Public Charge rule to make it easier for them to address questions related to the rule on Form I-485, the Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

July 25, 2023

Asylum

CBP One App Center of Lawsuit

The Biden Administration’s policies to limit asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border reduced the number of illegal border crossings. But some immigrant advocates don’t agree with the new rules. An important hearing is scheduled in California to address the new asylum rules and the CBP One app.

July 19, 2023