What does Biden’s AI Executive Order Mean For Immigrants?
On October 30, President Biden introduced a groundbreaking executive order focusing on the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) and its substantial impact on technology, labor, and immigration dynamics in the United States. This comprehensive directive establishes...
Pilot Program to allow H-1B visa holders to renew in U.S.
The U.S. State Department is in the early stages of developing a pilot program designed to simplify the visa renewal process for select work visa holders within the United States. This initiative, aimed at eligible H-1B visa holders, who make up a substantial portion...
DHS boosts H-2B program with an extra 64,716 visas for FY2024
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in collaboration with the Department of Labor (DOL), has revealed plans to allocate an extra 64,716 H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024. This supplement is in addition to the congressionally...
Big City Mayors Seek Meeting with Biden over Migrant Arrivals
The mayors of several major U.S. cities, including Chicago, Denver, Houston, Los Angeles, and New York, are urging a meeting with President Joe Biden to address the influx of migrants arriving in their cities. These Democratic leaders contend that while they...
DHS Issues Proposed Rule to Modernize the H-1B Specialty Occupation Worker Program
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is planning to change its H-1B regulations in order to modernize and improve the efficiency of the H-1B program by streamlining eligibility requirements, improving program efficiency, providing greater benefits and...
Tops reasons people immigrate to the United States
People immigrate to the United States for a variety of reasons. In many cases, it’s important to identify what these reasons are because it may affect the type of visa they need or the legal steps they have to take to immigrate properly. It’s also wise to consider...
3 requirements for a K-1 or fiancé visa
An engagement is an exciting time in someone's life. They have found someone with whom they have a legitimate connection and want to begin planning for a shared future. Wedding planning is almost always expensive and stressful, but the process may be much more of a...
DHS Announces Family Reunification Parole Process for Ecuador
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has unveiled a fresh initiative today, aimed at facilitating family reunification for certain Ecuadorian nationals. This move aligns with the Biden-Harris Administration's comprehensive approach to addressing irregular...
USCIS will Accelerate Employment Authorization Document (EAD) Processing for Certain Applicants
As of October 1, USCIS started to expedite the processing of Employment Authorization Document (EAD) applications submitted by parolees who have arranged appointments through CBP One. This enhancement applies specifically to parolees, allowing them to apply for work...