Employers Must Use Revised I-9 Form
As of May 7, 2013, employers must use the revised Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification (Revision 03/08/2013) for all new hires and reverifications. The new form does not need to be completed for existing employees if a properly completed I-9 form is on file. Spanish language versions of the form may be used in Puerto […]
DHS Announces TPS Extension for Haiti
On September 21, 2012, DHS announced it has extended TPS designation for nationals of Haiti. Haitian nationals who have continuously resided in the United States since January 12, 2011 and previously registered for TPS are eligible for extension of their status. The registration 60 day registration period begins following publication of the notice in the […]
Congress Extends E-Verify, Regional Center, Special Religious Worker, and Conrad 30
On September 28, 2012, President Obama signed into law Public Law 112–176, which extends the following programs until September 30, 2015 — E-Verify, Immigrant Investor (EB-5) Pilot Program, Special immigrant visa for non-minister special immigrant religious workers, and the date by which J-1 nonimmigrant exchange visitors must obtain status to qualify for the Conrad 30. […]
Temporary Protected Status Extended for Honduras
On April 3, 2013, USCIS announced extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of Honduras for an additional 18 month period, starting July 6, 2013 through January 5, 2015. Hondurans currently holding TPS status must re-register during the 60 day re-registration period running from April 3, 2013 through June 3, 2013. Applications will not […]
Temporary Protected Status Extended for Nicaragua
On April 3, 2013, USCIS announced extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of Nicaragua for an additional 18 month period, starting July 6, 2013 through January 5, 2015. Nicaraguan nationals currently holding TPS status must re-register during the 60 day re-registration period running from April 3, 2013 through June 3, 2013. Applications will […]
Deferred Enforced Departure Extended for Liberians
On March 15, 2013, USCIS announced its intention to automatically extend employment authorization for Liberian nationals under the Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) through September 30, 2013. This follows President Obama’s intention to extend DSD through September 30, 2014 for qualified Liberians and those without nationality who habitually resided in Liberia. The six month automatic extension […]
USCIS Begins Accepting FY-2014 H-1B Petitions on April 1, 2013
USCIS announced it will begin accepting H-1B petitions subject to the 2014 fiscal year (FY-2014) statutory cap on April 1, 2013. USCIS anticipates it will exceed the 65,000 statutory cap and additional 20,000 advanced degree cap between April 1, 2013 and April 5, 2013. USCIS will announce the date on which the numerical limits are […]
Sudan & South Sudan TPS Redesignation
On January 9, 2013, DHS announced redesignation of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and extension of TPS for existing TPS holder for Sudan and South Sudan. The redesignation and extension allows nationals to hold TPS status from May 3, 2013 through November 2, 2013. Nationals of Sudan and South Sudan must demonstrate they have continuously resided […]
USCIS Announces 18 Month Extension of El Salvador TPS
On January 10, 2012, USCIS announced an 18 month extension of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nationals of el Salvador beginning March 10, 2012 and ending September 9, 2013. Re-registration must occur within the 60 day period running through March 12, 2012. Related Links Temporary Protected Status Extended for Salvadorans About the Author Vishal Chander […]
USCIS Begins Accepting FY-2013 H-1B Petitions on April 2, 2012
On March 27, 2012, USCIS announced it will begin accepting cap-subject H-1B petitions for fiscal year 2013 (FY-2013) on April 2, 2013. The H-1B program allows U.S. companies to employ foreign nationals in specialty occupations — those requiring specialized knowledge and a bachelors degree. Cap subject H-1B visas are subject to an annual statutory cap […]