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Immigrants in each State (fact sheets): MA, MI and MN (Update 8-6-20)

The American Immigration Council (AIC) has released all fifty states and the District of Columbia, for a total of fifty-one updated state-by-state fact sheets highlighting immigration data and facts. These fact sheets highlight the demographic and economic impact of Immigrants in each state. With national immigration policy being discussed, we…

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FY 2022 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens on March 9

On Friday, February 5th, USCIS announced that the initial registration period for the fiscal year (FY) 2022 H-1B cap will open Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at noon (Eastern) on March 9 and will stay open until Thursday, March 25, 2021 at noon (Eastern). This is the period that prospective petitioners and representatives will be able to fill out information and complete registration…

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DHS Delays Effective Date of H-1B Selection Final Rule

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Delays Effective Date of H-1B Selection Final Rule! The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on January 7th the H-1B Selection final rule, “USCIS Modifies H-1B Selection Process to Prioritize Wages“. This rule change amends the regulations governing the process by which USCIS…

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USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests – Update 1/28/21

USCIS announced on Thursday, February 28th, that they were extending the flexibilities that they originally announced on March 30th. These flexibilities are for responding to certain requests from the USCIS, some are listed below: Requests for Evidence; Continuations to Request Evidence (N-14); Notices of Intent to Deny; Notices of Intent…

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BALCA Upholds Denial in Case Involving “On the Job” Experience

The Board of Alien Labor Certification Appeals (BALCA) recently affirmed the decision of a Certifying Officer (CO) to deny labor certification for the position of “Electronics Engineer.” After receiving & reviewing an Employer’s Application for Permanent Labor Certification, the CO issued an Audit notification requesting evidence of the employee’s work…

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US Judge Blocks Biden Deportation Freeze

A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked the new Biden administration’s 100-day moratorium on deportations! Texas Attorney General, Ken Paxton sued the Biden administration last week. He is arguing that the moratorium violated federal law and an agreement he signed with the Trump administration. U.S. District Judge Drew Tipton,…

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