The pandemic halted global travel and brought an enormous shift toward remote work and fewer business meetings. Midway through the pandemic, many thought those trends were here to stay. However, global air travel has reached 94% of its pre-pandemic levels. In Houston, international air traffic is only 2% below where […]
By Avalyn C. Langemeier – Foster LLP All employers must timely and properly complete an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 to verify the identity and work authorization of employees hired to work in the United States on or after November 6, 1986. To complete the two-page Form I-9, USCIS (United […]
USCIS To Address Abuse of H-1B Lottery Registration System; Second Selection Round Possible
8 May
by Foster, on Blog, Immigration Updates, News
Allegations of fraud and abuse accompanied the recently published U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) statistics from the Fiscal Year 2024 H-1B Cap Lottery Registration System. The system is used to allocate the annual H-1B visa quota, known as the “cap,” due to perennial excess demand or “oversubscription.” As […]
Processing Delays and Petition Denials? Consider Litigation!
21 Aug
by Vi Nguyen, on Blog, COVID-19 Updates, Immigration, News
Given the recent months-long closure of USCIS offices due to COVID-19 and potential furloughs of USCIS employees at the end of the month, processing delays are naturally expected. But what about petitions and applications that were filed long before COVID-19 that have been pending a few months or maybe even […]