Immigration News

Current Version of Form I-9 Can be Used Beyond June 30, 2009

July 1, 2009

On June 26, 2009 USCIS announced that employers can continue to use the current version of the Form I-9 (Rev. 2/2/09) beyond its expiration date of June 30, 2009. A new Form I-9 is currently under review at the Office of Management and Budget. Once approved, the new Form I-9 will be posted on the USCIS web site. Until then, employers can continue to use the current version of the form.

(2/2/2010)
Alert Regarding H-1B Admissions - Newark, New Jersey Airport

(1/21/2010)
San Mateo Executive Prosecuted for Visa Violations

(1/20/2010)
CBP Reminds US-Bound Travelers from Visa Waiver Program Countries to Complete Online Travel Authorization

(1/15/2010)
Important News: USCIS Requiring Proof of "Employee-Employer Relationship" in H-1B Petitions

(1/11/2010)
Traveling Internationally? Prepare for New Travel Security Measures and Lengthier Delays

(12/22/2009)
H-1B Cap Update - CAP REACHED

(12/15/2009)
H-1B Cap Update: 62,900 as of 12/11/09 - Up Another 1,800 from 12/04/09

(12/9/2009)
H-1B Cap Update: 61,100 as of 12/04/09 - Up Another 2,200 from last count on 11/27/09

(12/1/2009)
H-1B Cap Update: 58,900 as of 11/27/09 - Up Another 2,000 from last count on 11/20/09

(11/24/2009)
H-1B Cap Update: 56,900 as of 11/20/09 - Up Another 1,300 from last count on 11/13/09

(11/20/2009)
The 3 Types of Onsite Visits & ICE Issues Notices of Inspection to 1,000 Employers

(11/18/2009)
H-1B Cap Update: 55,600 as of 11/13/09 - Up Another 900 from last count on 11/6/09

(11/17/2009)
H-1B Cap Update: 54,700 as of November 6, 2009 (Up 900 from October 30, 2009)

(11/3/2009)
More DOL Audits To Come

(11/3/2009)
USCIS Updates FY 2010 H-1B Usage

(10/1/2009)
Change in Policy on Deferred Inspection of Legal Permanent Residents