By: Dawn Lurie, Mahsa Aliaskari, and Brooke Gary
Along with the New Year, January 1st also marks the implementation of a new Visa Bulletin by the U.S. Department of State.
Each month, the United States Immigration and Citizenship Services (USCIS) chooses whether it will follow the Dates
Continue Reading January 2025 Visa Bulletin: Key Highlights and Implications
Recent Changes to Submission Requirements
As of December 2, 2024, USCIS has updated its policy to require that Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, be submitted along with Form I-485, which is the Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status. Previously, applicants could submit the
Continue Reading Navigating the Medical Examination Requirement for Form I-485: A Comprehensive Guide
In an era of increasing global competition for highly skilled professionals, U.S. employers often face challenges in recruiting and retaining top talent. The National Interest Waiver (NIW) is a special provision under the EB-2 visa category, offering a unique solution by allowing foreign nationals with advanced degrees or exceptional abilities
Continue Reading National Interest Waiver (NIW) as a Viable Alternative to a Traditional Employment-based Green CardAdditional contributing author: Matthew Parker*
USCIS’s E-Verify Disposal Announcement
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that employers using E-Verify have until January 5, 2025, to download and retain records for cases last updated on or before December 31, 2014. After this date, USCIS will permanently dispose of
Continue Reading Last Call for E-Verify Records: Compliance Steps Before the January 5, 2025 Disposal
The Employment-Based First Preference (EB-1) immigrant visa category is designed to attract top and critical talent to the U.S. This category includes individuals with extraordinary abilities in fields such as science, arts, education, business, or athletics (EB-1A); outstanding professors and researchers (EB-1B); and multinational executives or managers (EB-1C). It provides
Continue Reading Understanding the First Preference Extraordinary Ability Category for Immigrant Visas and USCIS’s New Guidance
The Global Immigration and Mobility Team launched its first podcast, as part of a collaborative cross-practice series, airing on Seyfarth’s Health Care Beat. In this episode, our Seyfarth team had a fireside chat with Fred Chereau, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Business Development at Alexion Pharmaceuticals, to discuss Fred’s
Continue Reading Global Immigration and Mobility Podcast
The Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) is a law designed to help certain young people (children of immigrants) keep their eligibility for U.S. immigration benefits, even if they turn 21 years old during the application process. Normally, when a child of an immigrant turns 21, they “age out” of being
Continue Reading The Child Status Protection Act & USCIS Extraordinary Circumstances Policy Updates
The EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (RIA) introduced significant requirements for designated EB-5 regional centers, one of the most notable being the annual payment into the EB-5 Integrity Fund. Beginning on October 1, 2024, the USCIS is accepting these payments for Fiscal Years (FY) 2023, 2024, and 2025
Continue Reading Stay Compliant: Key Deadlines and Updates for EB-5 Integrity Fund Payments: What You Need to Know for FY 2023, 2024, and 2025
The recent settlement agreement between the Department of Justice and SP Plus Corporation, a Chicago based transportation and parking management company, serves as a critical reminder for employers of their responsibilities under U.S. immigration and anti-discrimination laws. The settlement highlights the potential pitfalls employers may encounter when handling employment verification
Continue Reading Minor Missteps, Major Consequences: Avoiding Big Trouble from Seemingly Small I-9 Errors
Navigating the complex intersection of employment practices, technology, and the evolving legal landscape has become increasingly vital for those specializing in immigration compliance and related discrimination law. This intersection is shaped by key players such as the Department of Justice’s Immigrant and Employee Rights (IER) Section and the Equal Employment
Continue Reading Aligning Enforcement: EEOC’s High-Tech Report and IER’s Growing Interest on AI Compliance