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TPS extended for El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua and Sudan
Some great news for anyone from El Salvador, Haiti, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua and Sudan holding Temporary Protected Status (TPS): USCIS has extended eligibility until October 4, 2021. This means that TPS holders from these countries will remain in status and may apply to extend employment authorization through that date.
DOL Updates Wage Database After Judge Sets Aside Changes to H-1B Visa Program
We have good news for many businesses this week.
A US District Court in California struck down H-1b visa rules recently issued by the Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Labor (DOL).
Can You Apply for a Green Card Next Month? Check the November Visa Bulletin!
Have you been “waiting in line” for a green card to become available in your preference category?
You can check the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin for November 2020 to see if your priority date will be current next month.
Trump's Sweeping H-1b Visa Regulatory Changes
The Trump Administration’s sweeping regulatory changes to the H-1B visa were published last week. Prevailing wage has increased across all occupations and locations; this increase took effect on October 8th. Barring a court injunction, the other changes will take effect on December 7th.
Can You Apply for a Green Card Next Month? Check the October Visa Bulletin!
Have you been “waiting in line” for a green card to become available in your preference category?
You can check the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin for October 2020 to see if your priority date will be current next month.