Keeping you informed on the latest immigration news.
Miller Mayer Receives H-1B Transfer Approval
Miller Mayer attorney Kristal Ozmun recently received an approval of an H-1B transfer petition for an individual from India. This individual, a researcher in the field of biotechnology, was able to transfer their existing H-1B visa to their new employer. Miller Mayer...
CBP Expands ‘Simplified Arrival’ at International Airports in the South
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced the implementation of Simplified Arrival at six airports in the states of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, and Tennessee: Rogers Municipal Carter Field Airport, Lakefront Airport, Alexandria (Louisiana)...
CBP Announces New COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement for Non-U.S. Travelers Entering Via Land and Ferry From Canada, Mexico
As of January 22, 2022, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is requiring non-U.S. individuals seeking to enter the United States via land ports of entry and ferry terminals at the U.S.-Mexico and U.S.-Canada borders to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 and...
DHS, DOL Announce Availability of Additional H-2B Visas for First Half of Fiscal Year
The Departments of Homeland Security (DHS) and Labor (DOL) announced the availability of 20,000 additional H-2B temporary nonagricultural worker visas for the first half of fiscal year (FY) 2022. The visas are for "U.S. employers that are facing irreparable harm...
FY 2023 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens March 1
The initial registration period for the fiscal year (FY) 2023 H-1B cap will start at noon ET on March 1, 2022, and run through noon ET on March 18, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced. During this period, prospective petitioners and...
Miller Mayer’s Steve Yale-Loehr Quoted re New Opportunities for STEM Students
Miller Mayer immigration attorney Steve Yale-Loehr was quoted by several media outlets regarding recent U.S. policy changes making it easier for STEM international students to work in the United States: "Biden Admin. Expands Definition Of STEM For Int'l Students,"...
Miller Mayer’s Steve Yale-Loehr to Speak on Biden’s Immigration Changes
Miller Mayer immigration attorney Steve Yale-Loehr will speak at a free webinar, "Assessing Biden's Immigration Changes," on Monday, January 31, 2022, at 6-7 p.m. ET. Also speaking will be Stuart Anderson, Executive Director, National Foundation for American Policy....
Miller Mayer Receives O-1 Visa Approval for Client in STEM Field
Miller Mayer attorney Kristal Ozmun recently received an approval of an O-1 visa petition for a client from China. Our client specialized in the STEM field of precision optical measurement technology. After a strong initial filing and a successful response to a...
USCIS Requests Comments on New Form I-129H1
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a notice requesting comments by February 18, 2022, on a new Form I-129H1. USCIS made edits to the I–129H1 form and Instructions in response to previous comments. USCIS also removed form items and instructional...
State Dept. Announces F/M/J Nonimmigrant Visa Processing Posts Outside of Moscow for Applicants Resident in Russia
The Department of State (DOS) announced on January 21, 2022, that due to "severely limited consular operations in Moscow," DOS has designated multiple posts for processing certain nonimmigrant visa applications from persons resident in Russia. Russia-based student...
