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Today USCIS implements its new public charge rule nationwide. The rule was previously enjoined in Illinois, but the U.S. Supreme Court lifted the injunction last week, allowing USCIS to implement the rule in all 50 states....By: Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

USCIS has published the latest version of Form I-9. Employers should begin using the new version starting January 31, 2020. The notice provides employers additional time to make necessary updates and adjust their business processes. Employers may...By: Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

USCIS formally confirmed that it will implement its new electronic registration process for the fiscal year (FY) 2021 H-1B cap season. The initial registration period will run from March 1 through March 20, 2020....By: Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it will implement the new electronic registration process for the fiscal year (FY) 2021 H-1B cap lottery. Employers intending to file H-1B cap-subject petitions under next year’s cap will be...By: Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

As the holiday season approaches, international travelers should expect busy airports, Consulates and U.S. Ports of Entry. We encourage ALL travelers to plan ahead to minimize delays when traveling abroad and entering the U.S....By: Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has made significant changes to the Immigrant Investor Program (EB-5) through their establishment of new EB-5 modernization regulations.  The EB-5 program permits individuals to apply for permanent...By: Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security published a final rule that will require employers to pay a $10 non-refundable fee for each H-1B cap registration submitted, once the electronic registration system is implemented.   The final rule is...By: Gibney Anthony & Flaherty, LLP