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Trump Administration to Implement Enhanced Screening Protocols
…ineligibilities.” What Visa Applicants Can Expect Under the new procedures, consular officials will have significant discretion in deciding who will be required to provide additional details. For selected applicants, consular…
New York Employers Should Prepare for New Sexual Harassment Legislation
…following: Review existing anti-sexual harassment policies, retaliation policies, and investigative procedures; If not yet existing, develop formal complaint forms, and identify compliant training programs for employees and supervisors; Review form…
Amazon Not Liable for Affiliates’ Copyright Infringement
…Therefore, the plaintiff failed to state a claim for vicarious liability under the Lanham Act. The Ninth Circuit affirmed the district court’s dismissal of the first Amended Complaint against Amazon….
Immigration Impact of a Government Shutdown
…comply with their Form I-9 obligations. U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION CBP personnel, responsible for inspection and law enforcement at U.S. ports of entry, are considered “essential personnel” and are…
USCIS to Continue Electronic Registration for FY 2023 H-1B Cap Season from March 1 – 18
…ensure timely online registration of identified candidates. Potential beneficiaries include, but are not limited to: New hires from overseas. F-1 students completing a qualifying course of study or currently working…
New Form I-9 Published on January 31, 2020: Next Steps for Employers
USCIS has published the latest version of Form I-9. Employers should begin using the new version starting January 31, 2020. The notice provides employers additional time to make necessary updates…
CARES Act: Retirement Plan Distributions and Loans Provisions for Employers
…the company. The 10% additional tax that applies to distributions for employers under age 59½ is waived between January 1, 2020 and December 31, 2020. Who Qualifies for a COVID-19…
Immigrant Visa Availability in FY 2023 and the October 2022 Visa Bulletin
…immigrant visa is available based on the “Final Action Date” chart. The October “Dates for Filing” for the most commonly used employment-based categories are: EB-1 Priority Workers: All countries are…
Potential Government Shutdown and Immigration Impact
Congressional budget negotiations for FY 2020 continue, and the White House is threatening to veto any spending bill that does not fund a border wall. If an agreement to fund…
Israel Added to Visa Waiver Program November 30, 2023
…hold valid B-1/B-2 visas may continue to use their valid visas for both business and tourism travel to the United States. ESTA travel authorization does not guarantee admission into the…