In 1966 the United States Congress enacted the Cuban Adjustment Act (CAA). The CAA was placed into law in response to the large influx of Cuban citizens fleeing to the... read more →
Every day the U.S./Mexico border is overwhelmed by persons from other countries seeking asylum in the United States. To prevail on a claim for asylum, one must demonstrate past persecution... read more →
In many parts of the world, members of the LGBTQ community face severe discrimination, hate crimes, and even death due to their sexual orientation or gender identity. Homosexuality is still... read more →
On April 27, 2023, the Department of State (State) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced an expansion of the family reunification parole program, which allows eligible individuals to temporarily... read more →
On January 13, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security announced that noncitizen workers in the US who are victims or witnesses of labor rights violations in the workplace will be... read more →
If you have anything to do with hiring, it is important to understand the various types of visas available to potential employees. One visa that you should be familiar with... read more →
On June 30th, 2020, the fiscal year (FY) 2021 H-1B Cap petition filing period closed, officially marking the end of yet another H-1B season. Unlike previous years wherein employers and... read more →
Moments ago, President Trump issued a “Proclamation Suspending Entry of Aliens Who Present a Risk to the U.S. Labor Market Following the Coronavirus Outbreak” This Proclamation only applies to persons... read more →
Given the orders adopted by various governmental bodies across the nation during this global pandemic, individuals have been ordered to shelter in place and avoid non-essential group gatherings. In some... read more →
Once again, H-1B season is upon us. In past years, cap-subject petitions were traditionally filed during the first week of April, with the annual quota of 85,000 slots filling almost... read more →