Federal Investigators to Target Employers That Hire Immigrants
The Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division and the Department of Labor have joined forces to step up scrutiny of employers who sponsor or hire foreign nationals. More than ever,…
USCIS Director Lays Out Plans to Increase Enforcement, Reduce Immigration
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) plans to impose new restrictions making it more difficult to attract and retain highly-skilled foreign nationals and international students who attend a U.S. university.…
Trump Administration Imposes Stricter Rules for H-1B Visas
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is imposing stricter rules for H-1B visa applications submitted by outsourcing companies for highly-skilled foreign workers. According to a policy memo issued last month, “USCIS recognizes that…
Republican Senators Reintroduce Immigration Reform Bill
Great news for Silicon Valley: Two Republican Senators have reintroduced legislation to bring more well-educated, highly-skilled immigrants to the U.S. to live and work. Alcorn Immigration Law supports immigration for…
H-1Bs Still Available Despite Trump’s “Hire American” Order Seeking H-1B Reform
We are still helping companies and candidates obtain H-1B visas despite recent presidential administrative actions seeking H-1B reform. President Trump signed an executive order last week calling for H-1B visas…