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DHS Proposes Rule To Enhance Opportunities for H-1B1, CW-1, and E-3 Nonimmigrants and EB-1 Immigrants

Posted on 05/19/2014 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

In another Obama administration effort to attract highly skilled workers, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed updating its regulations to include nonimmigrant high-skilled specialty occupation professionals from Chile… Read More

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USCIS Proposes Rule on Registration Requirement for H-1B Petitioners

Posted on 03/14/2011 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

The Department of Homeland Security has proposed to amend its regulations (PDF) on petitions filed on behalf of H-1B workers subject to annual numerical limitations or exempt from numerical limitations… Read More

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DOS Proposes Increase in Passport Fees

Posted on 04/02/2010 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

The Department of State has proposed an increase in fees (PDF) for passport application services: From $100 to $135 for a first-time U.S. passport book for adults (age 16 and… Read More

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Labor Dept. Issues Proposed Rule on Temporary Agricultural Employment of H-2As

Posted on 09/18/2009 by Mark A. Ivener, A Law Corporation

The Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division proposes to amend its regulations governing the certification of temporary employment of nonimmigrant workers in temporary or seasonal agricultural employment and the… Read More

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