OFLC, May 26, 2023 1. OFLC announces case submission for the Form ETA 9089 for PERM in FLAG on June 1, 2023 OFLC previously announced a delay to the date on which it will transition PERM submission...
This document is scheduled to be published in the Federal Register on 05/26/2023 "The Department of State (the Department) is delaying the effective date of a final rule that appeared in the Federal...
ICE, May 2, 2023 "In February 2023, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) provided updated guidance that consular officers can now issue an F or M student visa up to 365 days in advance of an international...
Cyrus D. Mehta & Jessica Paszko, May 23, 2023 "Just a couple of months ago we considered the options available to terminated H-1B workers who want to become entrepreneurs . Since then, layoffs...
State Department, May 19, 2023 "The Department of State is processing visas more efficiently than ever while upholding our national security responsibilities. We are continuously reducing the time...
"On July 13, 2011, the Office of Public Engagement hosted a stakeholder engagement to discuss issues related to the American Competitiveness in the Twenty-First Century Act (AC21). More specifically, USCIS was seeking feedback regarding H-1B extensions beyond the six-year statutory limitation; calculation of the H-1B admission period; H-1B portability under INA 214(n); job flexibility and I-140 petition portability under INA 204(j); H-1B whistleblower provisions; and employer debarment issues. Below, USCIS has summarized the relevant ideas and concerns that were raised by stakeholders for each theme discussed. USCIS is considering these ideas for the formulation of additional guidance related to AC21." - USCIS, Oct. 17, 2011.