On March 11, 2016, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published its final rule regarding extended Optional … [Read more...] about Final STEM OPT Rule Issued
USCIS Alert Warning for Websites Offering Fake High School Diplomas
USCIS has issued an alert warning employers and foreign nationals of websites offering high school diplomas. Here is … [Read more...] about USCIS Alert Warning for Websites Offering Fake High School Diplomas
Accuracy is Critical When Filing a PERM
A recent decision by the Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA) underscores the importance of accuracy in … [Read more...] about Accuracy is Critical When Filing a PERM
STEM OPT Rule Deadline Extended
The Federal District Court in Washington DC has stayed (extended) the time in which USCIS must issue a final STEM OPT … [Read more...] about STEM OPT Rule Deadline Extended
USCIS Ramps Up Fees for H-1B and L-1 Dependent Employers
On January 12, 2016, USCIS announced an increase in fees for H-1B and L-1 dependent employers, effective immediately. … [Read more...] about USCIS Ramps Up Fees for H-1B and L-1 Dependent Employers
Update on Executive Action
On November 9, 2015, the Fifth Circuit upheld a lower Texas federal court’s injunction against two new executive actions … [Read more...] about Update on Executive Action