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Portugal Announces Upcoming Suspension of Golden Visa Program
On Feb. 16, 2023, the Portuguese Prime Minister announced a set of measures to alleviate the housing problem in Portugal.
USCIS Updates Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) Age Calculation for Certain Adjustment of Status Applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued updated guidance in its Policy Manual, which makes a key change in the interpretation of when an immigrant visa number “becomes available” for the purpose of calculating a child’s age under the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA).
J-1 Visa Waiver Options for Physicians
Many international medical graduates come to the United States under a J-1 visa to pursue medical education, training, or a fellowship program.
Available Options for Completing Form I-9 in Remote-Work Scenarios
The American Immigration Lawyer’s Association (AILA), through its Verification and Documentation Liaison Committee (“Verification Committee”) recently issued an FAQ compiling updated information related to employment verification (I-9) compliance requirements during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
FY 2024 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Will Be Open from March 1 to March 17
On Jan. 27, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) confirmed that the FY 2024 H-1B cap initial registration period will be open from March 1, 2023, 12:00 p.m. ET to March 17, 2023, 12:00 p.m. ET.
USCIS Starts Issuing 48-Month I-829 Petition Receipt Notices
On Jan. 23, 2023, USCIS announced it will issue new Form I-797 receipt notices to newly filed I-829 petitions and eligible conditional permanent residents (CPRs) whose Form I-829 was still pending as of Jan. 11, 2023.
USCIS Agrees to Bundle H-4, L-2, and EAD Applications Filed with Principal's Petition
As a result of a class action lawsuit, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has entered into a settlement agreement to “bundle” an application to extend or change H-4 or L-2 status and, if applicable, an employment authorization document (EAD) application, if the application is filed with the principal’s corresponding H-1B or L-1 petition.
U.S. State Department Unveils a New Refugee Program, 'Welcome Corps'
On Jan. 19, 2023, the U.S. State Department unveiled a new refugee program, “Welcome Corps,” which enables private sponsorship of refugees.
USCIS Announces Final Phase of Premium Processing Expansion for EB-1 and EB-2 Form I-140 Petitions and Future Expansion for F-1 Students Seeking OPT and Certain Student and Exchange Visitors
On Jan. 12, 2023, USCIS announced its plan to expand premium processing service availability for certain immigrant and non-immigrant benefits in 2023.
DHS Announces Additional Guidance to Worksite Enforcement Initiatives Announced in 2021 - New Authority to Grant Employment Authorization and Deferred Status to Certain Vulnerable Employees
In late 2021, the Biden administration announced initiatives to revise its worksite enforcement protocols and shift enforcement priorities.
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Quebec Has New Privacy Requirements Already in Place, With More on the Way in 2023
In September 2021, Quebec’s Parliament enacted Law 25 (formerly Bill 64) (the “Law”), which updated Quebec’s data protection laws and added requirements for enterprises that do business within the province.
U.S. Supreme Court Holds Employees Paid on a 'Day Rate' Basis Are Entitled to Overtime Pay
Affirming an en banc decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, the U.S. Supreme Court has held that an employer’s day-rate pay structure did not satisfy the “salary basis” component of the “white collar” executive exemption under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), even though the employee at issue earned more than $200,000 per year and unquestionably met the salary-level and duties requirements of that exemption.
Preparing for the End of the COVID-19 Emergency: Coverage of COVID-19 Testing
The Biden administration has announced its intention to end the COVID-19 National Emergency (NE) and the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) on May 11, 2023 (read our series introduction for more information).
How Employers Should Prepare for the End of the COVID-19 National and Public Health Emergencies
On January 30, 2023, the Biden administration announced its intention to make final extensions of both the COVID-19 National Emergency (NE) and the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PHE) through May 11, 2023, at which point both will end.
California Office of Tax Appeals - Significant Changes May Be On the Horizon
California’s youngest tax agency, the Office of Tax Appeals (OTA), may be in for some significant changes based on proposed amendments (Proposed Amendments) to Title 18, Chapter 4.1 of the California Code of Regulations, which were issued by the OTA February 2023.
Labor Board Reinstates Standard Restricting Employee Severance Agreements
The National Labor Relations Board has returned to its pre-2020 standard restricting certain confidentiality and non-disparagement clauses in departing employees’ severance agreements.
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