Burr Forman

JANUARY 4, 2022

On November 12, 2021, USCIS announced work authorization for H-4, L-2, and E-2 spouses will be automatically extended if the individual (1) files an EAD renewal application before their prior EAD expires and (2) has an unexpired I-94 showing their nonimmigrant status. The policy change should reduce USCIS EAD processing backlogs.

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Burr Forman

FEBRUARY 1, 2022

Last week, USCIS announced the H-1B visa cap registration deadlines for FY2023. Registration is an annual electronic process through which USCIS receives registrations from employers for the H-1B lottery. USCIS has historically conducted a random H-1B lottery because more visas are requested each year than are available.

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Burr Forman

SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

COVID-19 has affected nearly all areas of immigration, including the speed at which the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) is able to produce the Employment Authorization Document (“EAD card”). USCIS, 7/22/20 ), up to 75,000 foreign employees may find relief from the delayed card production.

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Burr Forman

APRIL 28, 2021

On March 30, 2021, USCIS announced completion of the initial FY2022 H-1B Cap-Subject lottery selection process. Marriage to an individual in certain visa categories renders them eligible for an EAD. Beginning April 1st, those selected were eligible to start filing. But what if your employee was not selected?

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