In light of increased labor demands, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a supplemental increase of 22,000 visas this fiscal year for the H-2B Temporary Non-Agricultural Worker program. DHS said the additional visas will be made available in the...
Topic: Immigration Updates
SSA Ends “No-Match” Letters
According to reports, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has ended the practice of sending employers “no-match” letters, called Employer Correction Request Notices. SSA said it will instead work to make it “better, easier and more convenient” for employers to...
Miller Mayer Memo: EB-5 Developments: New Bill in Senate Would Extend Program, Protect Investors; Mayorkas Ratifies 2019 Rule
The EB-5 program allows foreign investors to invest in projects in the United States and receive green cards (permanent residence) in return. The idea is to encourage investment and job creation in the United States. Since 1990 when the EB-5 program was established,...
Miller Mayer Hosts April 29 Webinar on Alternatives to H-1B Work Visa
Unable to secure a winning number in this year’s cap H-1B lottery? On April 29 at 4 pm Eastern, Miller Mayer will offer a free webinar to help both employers and potential employees explore alternatives to the H-1B visa that provide work authorization in the United...
DHS Seeks Comments on How USCIS Can Reduce Barriers/Burdens in Regulations and Policies
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) seeks comments from the public on how U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) can reduce administrative and other barriers and burdens within its regulations and policies, including those that prevent foreign...
State Dept. Releases FAQ on Immigrant Visa Backlog and Consular Processing
On April 13, 2021, the Department of State released frequently asked questions (FAQ) on the immigrant visa backlog and consular processing. The FAQ notes that the immigrant visa interview backlog has developed "because of limitations in staffing and other...
F-1 Students Seeking OPT Can Now File Form I-765 Online
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on April 12, 2021, that F-1 students seeking optional practical training (OPT) can now file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, online if they are filing under one of these categories:...
President Biden Picks Nominees for USCIS, CBP
President Joe Biden has chosen Ur Jaddou to lead U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and Chris Magnus to lead U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), according to reports. Below are biographical highlights. Ur Jaddou, USCIS nominee. A White House...
President Biden Will Raise Refugee Cap Following Backlash
White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said on April 16, 2021, that President Joe Biden plans to raise the cap on refugees for fiscal year 2021 by May 15, 2021. The announcement followed a backlash after plans were announced to keep the number of refugee admissions at...
Miller Mayer Receives Immigrant Visa Petition Approval in EB-1B Green Card Category
Miller Mayer recently received an immigrant visa petition approval in the EB-1B green card category for an outstanding professor and researcher from China specializing in urban geography. The petition was approved without a request for additional evidence. Miller...
