Ian Love

Due to Equal Pay Transparency laws enacted in many state and local jurisdictions, companies across the U.S. may face changes to their Permanent Labor Certification Programs (PERMs).

On August 19, 2022, the DOE announced that effective immediately, it would no longer recognize the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools.

On Aug. 30, 2022, DHS issued a final rule that will preserve and fortify the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) policy.

USCIS has announced  that it will transfer some FY 2023 H-1B cap-subject petitions to the California Service Center from the Vermont Service Center for processing.

On May 4, 2022, USCIS will increase the automatic extension period for eligible Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) from 180 days to 540 days.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has announced a plan to improve efficiency and reduce immigration system burdens in the agency that have led to severe application processing backlogs.

DHS has published a notice in the Federal Register on Jan. 21, 2022 that adds 22 new qualifying fields of study to the STEM program.

On Jan. 19, 2021, the State Department issued a final rule that exempts some immigrant visa applicants from paying visa application fees.

The State Department has released the February 2022 Visa Bulletin, which will use either the Final Action Dates or the Dates for Filing chart based on USCIS's decision.

The State Department has published a proposed rule to increase application processing fees for various visa applications at U.S. consulates around the world.

DOS and DHS will waive the in-person interview requirement for some nonimmigrant visa applicants through 2022.

USCIS is temporarily waiving a requirement that Form I-693 must be signed by the civil surgeon performing the examination no more than 60 days before an applicant applies for an immigration benefit.

USCIS has announced a third random selection for H-1B cap registrations. The filing period for petitions will start on November 22, 2021 and end on February 23, 2022.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has updated policy guidance on the use of electronic signatures and transmission for Form I-20.

The U.S. Department of State has provided updates on delays related to passport services.

The State Department has released the November 2021 Visa Bulletin, which will use the Dates for Filing Chart.

This week, the Biden administration ordered an end to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids at worksites that often result in large-scale immigration arrests.

A stopgap measure or FY2022 spending legislation must pass by Oct. 1, 2021 to avoid the government shutdown.

Due to COVID-19, the U.S. government will extend existing U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada land border closures through Oct. 21, 2021.

The State Department has expanded an existing policy to waive in-person interviews for visa applicants due to COVID-19. The policy now extends to F, M and academic J applicants.