The pilot will be limited to H-1B principals only and available for 20,000 applicants. The program is scheduled to begin in early 2024.

Certain J-1 visa holders must return to their home country for two years after their exchange program.

Higher Enforcement Activity Expected After DOL-EEOC Partnership Agreement. The Department of Labor (DOL) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) have announced they will be collaborating and sharing information to improve their enforcement efforts

Biden administration proposes changes to H1B program to provide relief to US visa applicants.

OFLC issued a new Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) on Labor Condition Applications (LCAs). On the same day, OFLC announced that the processing centers have resumed normal processing operations and rescinded all COVID-19 FAQs, which include Round 1 (published March 20, 2020); Round 2 (published April 1, 2020); Round 3 (published April 9, 2020); and Round 4 (published June 3, 2020). All other FAQs not related to COVID-19 remain in full effect.

On August 24, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new update to its policy manual clarifying a previous policy change aimed at expanding green card eligibility under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) for children who lost eligibility, or “aged out”, due to the years-long visa backlogs.

U.S. Department of State has adopted new technology and enhanced coordination to reduce the time required for Administrative Processing, which encompasses a range of possible additional steps that may be required before an applicant can demonstrate eligibility for a visa.

DHS Announces Updated STEM Designated Degree Program List

State Dept. Proposes Rule Providing for Third-Party Attendance at Certain Appointments

New Form I 9 Now Includes Alternative Procedure for E Verify Employers to Remotely Examine Employee Documents

FY 2024 H-1B Registration Overview