The Immigration Channel

USCIS Adopts AAO Decision on Multiple H-1B CAP Filings3/23/2018 Today USCIS adopted the Administrative Appeals Office's ("AAO") decision in Matter of S- Inc., which clarifies USCIS' policy of denying or revoking the approval of all H-1B cap-subject petitions filed by “related entities” ... More

H-1B Premium Processing Suspended for FY 2019 Cap Cases03/22/2018 USCIS announced the suspension of premium processing for all FY 2019 cap-subject H-1B petitions on Tuesday. The suspension is expected to last until September 10, 2018. During this time, USCIS will continue to accept ... More

USCIS Adopts AAO Decision on EB-1 Multinational Managers and Executives03/22/2018Today USCIS adopted the Administrative Appeals Office's ("AAO") decision in Matter of S-P-, Inc., which clarifies that an employer cannot sponsor an immigrant for an EB-1 visa as a multinational manager or executive if ... More

April 2018 Visa Bulletin Released3/19/2018The Department of State released the preliminary April 2018 Visa Bulletin. Though unlikely, this information is subject to change from now until April 1, 2018. We will provide updates regarding any significant changes. Below is a breakdown ... More

Bloomberg BNA Investigates H-1B Visa Policy Changes 3/13/2018Today Bloomberg BNA published an article entitled, "What More Can Be Done to H-1B Guestworker Visas? Plenty. The article examines the impact that the Trump Administration's policies have had on the IT industry so far.For its ... More

Forbes Analyzes USCIS' Policy Changes for Employers3/8/2018Today Forbes published an article entitled, Attorneys: Trump Team Wraps Immigrants And Their Employers In Red Tape. The article examines some of the obstacles the Trump Administration has created for employers who seek to employ foreign ... More

 USCIS Publishes H-1B Third-Party Worksite Policy Memo02/23/2018 Yesterday USCIS published a policy memo guiding USCIS adjudicators to request detailed documentation demonstrating maintenance of an employer-employee relationship while an H-1B employee is working at a third-party worksite.The memo makes clear that employers must provide contracts ... More

USCIS Updates Form I-48502/20/2018Today USCIS announced updates to the Form I-824, Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition. The new edition date is November 1, 2017. Starting April 23, 2018, USCIS will not accept the previous edition of the form.Please contact ... More

USCIS Finalizes Guidance on Signature Requirements02/16/2018USCIS announced that it will no longer accept power of attorney signatures effective March 18, 2018. In a finalized guidance, USCIS stated that forms filed by a corporation or other legal entity must be signed by ... More

 USCIS Announces Credit Card Payment Option02/14/2018Today the USCIS announced that it will accept credit card payments for filing fees for the 41 fee-based forms processed at USCIS Lockbox facilities.To pay by Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover, applicants must use the Form G-1450, Authorization for ... More