October 2023 » ImmigrationUSA

Public Charge Rule

Healthcare Companies Warn Against Changing the Biden Admin Public Charge Rule

Many healthcare organizations warned a Texas federal judge that changing the Biden administration’s updated public charge rule may discourage immigrants from applying for needed Medicaid benefits.

October 31, 2023

H-4

H-4 Visa Employment Challenge Refused by the Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear a challenge over employment authorization for qualifying spouses of H-1B visa holders.

October 31, 2023

EAD

EAD Extension Announced by USCIS

Some holders of Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) with pending renewal applications are eligible for an automatic extension of their EAD’s validity, according to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

October 27, 2023

J-1

USCIS Clarified J-1 Visa Residency Requirements

The J-1 Visa is a nonimmigrant visa designed for exchange visitors who wish to participate in various qualified exchange programs, including training and teaching opportunities. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) offered guidance regarding the J-1 visa residency requirements.

October 26, 2023

H-1B

Biden Proposed H-1B Visa Policy Highlights

The H-1B policy proposed by the Biden Administration includes several updates. Perhaps the biggest change is to the lottery process but there are other important updates as well.

October 25, 2023

H-1B

Domestic Visa Renewal Pilot Program Under White House Review

The White House is currently reviewing a proposed program that would allow for H-1B domestic visa renewal to take place within the United States.

October 23, 2023

H-1B

Proposed H-1B Updates Changes Registration Requirements

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a proposal to update the H-1B program.

October 23, 2023

H-1B

Proposed H-1B Rule Clears White House Review

The Department of Homeland Security presented a proposed rule for the H-1B visa program to the White House. The initial review is complete. The next step is publication in the Federal Register.

October 19, 2023

Advance Parole

Parole Process Announced for Qualifying Individuals from Ecuador

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) introduced a new process for reuniting families from Ecuador with their U.S. citizen or permanent resident relatives

October 19, 2023

Asylum

Immigration Backlog Reduction Efforts Resume

To deal with the immigration backlog, certain asylum cases are being moved from immigration courts to asylum officers in nine cities.

October 19, 2023