USCIS Issues New Policy Memo Calling for Increased Scrutiny of H-1B Petitions for Employees Working at Third Party Sites
In yet another action that underscores the Trump Administration’s vow to crack down on alleged employer abuse of so-called H-1B
Congress Fails To Enact “DACA” Fix, But Status Quo Remains for Now as Legal Challenges Are Played Out in the Courts
Congress failed to reach a deal on immigration legislation last week to restore the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)
H-1B Program Under Intense Scrutiny as Filing Period for FY 2019 Petitions Approaches
As the annual filing date for H-1B visa petitions quickly approaches, we thought it might be helpful to provide a
Updated Guide To Managing an ICE Audit
President Trump’s Acting ICE Director has stated publicly that ICE is quadrupling worksite enforcement over the levels achieved during the
USCIS Now Requiring Federal Contractors To Provide DUNS Number When They First Enroll in E-Verify or Update Their Company Profiles
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), a division of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), announced recently that
Federal District Court Partially Restores DACA – For Now – While Trump Administration and Congress Continue To Squabble Over a Long-Term Solution
Last week, a federal district court in California issued a nationwide order restoring renewals under the Deferred Action for Childhood
Guide To Complying with Government-Imposed Citizenship- Discriminatory Employment Requirements
The federal Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) generally prohibits employers from discriminating against work-authorized individuals based on their citizenship status.
Status Update of Key Trump Administration Personnel
As we approach the end of President Trump’s first year in office, we thought this would be a good time
Congress May Further Strengthen Anti-Human Trafficking Laws Before Year-End
The federal government maintains a zero tolerance policy toward human trafficking, defined as the use of another for compelled service
California Legislative Wrap-Up: Governor Signs Bill Banning Salary History Inquiries, But Vetoes Bill Requiring “Pay Gap” Reporting
California’s legislative session formally ended on October 15, and Governor Jerry Brown has signed or vetoed almost 1,000 bills, several