On March 14, the US Department of Justice (DOJ) asked for an immediate stay pending appeal from a Fifth Circuit injunction that has blocked DACA and DAPA.
Texas Judge Continues Block on Obama Immigration Plan
on Mrrch 9, 2015 a federal judge in Texas officially declined to lift the block of the Obama Administration’s immigration plans for at least 10 more days
Congress Approves Short Term Funding for Department of Homeland Security
Congress reached a late decision for short term funding of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and approved short term funding to avoid a shut down.
H-4 Dependent Spouses Authorized for Employment
On February 24th, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a statement that authorizes H-4 dependent spouses to accept employment.
Obama Requests Amnesty while DACA and DAPA Appeal is Pending
President Barack Obama asks the court to restart amnesty as millions of undocumented aliens await a final decision on Obama’s executive action.
2016 H-1B Filing Dates
All employers who want to sponsor H-1B workers during FY 2016 may start submitting applications on April 1, 2015 for an initiation date on October 1, 2015.
BREAKING NEWS: DACA Applications ARE NOT being accepted on Feb. 18, 2015
the Department of Homeland Security has stated that they will not be accepting DACA applications on Feb. 18th due to a recent ruling by a federal judge.
A Guide to Bona Fide H-1B Visa Terminations
DOL issues H-1B visa requirements for all employers including filing requirements for H-1B employers and termination criteria.
Obama May Follow Prime Minister Modi’s Example with H-1B Visas
Prime Minister Modi declared his intentions of easing the visa restrictions last year. Focus is now pointed towards President Obama and his next actions.
USCIS Acepta Solicitues para DACA Desde Febrero de 2015
El USCIS ha informado que a partir del 18 de febrero de 2015 comenzará a recibir solicitudes para Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA).
USCIS Will Start Accepting DACA Petitions February 18, 2015
USCIS will accept DACA petitions on February 18, 2015. Individuals who arrived in the US under 16 on or before January 1, 2010 could be eligible
2016 H-1B Visa Start Date
Companies who are interested in utilizing the skill of highly-trained foreign born workers will have until April 1, 2015 to make up their mind.