Labor Immigration Law

This blawg is designed to provide a news and analysis source on the topic of U.S. labor immigration. We provide news breaks of recent developments related to labor immigration law, we analyze recent developments and trends, and generally provide useful information and insight to our readers. Our target audience is 1) non-U.S. individuals employed or seeking to be employed by a U.S.-based employer and 2) U.S.-based employers who need assistance in hiring and maintaining compliance with respect to foreign workers.

Author: Capitol Immigration Law Group is located in Washington, D.C.

Blawg Related Categories: Immigration Law • Labor & Employment • Law Firm • Legal Information

Recent Posts from Labor Immigration Law

AAO Processing Times Report (November 1, 2009)
Our firm handles a fair amount of appeals with the Administrative Appeals Office (AAO) and we often receive inquiries not only about about the procedural aspects of an AAO appeal but also about the current…
USCIS Memo Amends Certain I-140 Related Provisions of AFM
In a Memorandum, dated September 14, 2009, Donald Neufeld, the Acting Associate Director for Domestic Operations as USCIS, provides some clarifications and amendments to the Adjudicator’s Field Manual relating to Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for…
FY2010 H-1B Numbers Update - Another Notable Increase (October 30, 2009)
USCIS released updated information on the numbers of cap-subject H-1Bs filed since April 1. As of October 30, 2009, USCIS has received approximately 53,800 H-1B petitions counting toward the 65,000 cap (an increase of 1,000…
USCIS and HHS to Remove HIV Travel Ban
In a final rule published in the Federal Register on November 2, 2009, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), is amending its regulations…
Does Administrative Processing Constitute a Refusal of a Visa?
This question arises often in the context of Visa Waiver Program (VWP) travelers who seek to enter the U.S. under VWP while their visa application (for H-1B, for example) has been “delayed” by the U.S.…
FY2010 H-1B Numbers Update - Substantial Increase (October 25, 2009)
USCIS released updated information on the numbers of cap-subject H-1Bs filed since April 1. As of October 25, 2009, USCIS has received approximately 52,800 H-1B petitions counting toward the 65,000 cap. USCIS will continue to…
Wall Street Journal on the H-1B Program
Over the past months we have written extensively about the issues raised by today’s Wall Street Journal article “Slump Sinks Visa Program” but it is still an interesting read. Most of our readers are aware…
DHS Estimates of the Legal Permanent Resident Population in 2008
In a report released this month, the Department of Homeland Security (”DHS”) provides some estimates and analysis of the numbers and demographic composition of the legal permanent residents (”LPRS”) in the U.S. as of January…
USCIS Ombudsman Recommends Changes to LCA/H-1B Filing Process
In a formal recommendation to USCIS, its Ombudsman has reviewed the current H-1B filing requirements with respect to LCAs and has concluded that changes to the LCA/H-1B filing process are necessary to avoid a number…
Texas Service Center EB-1A RFEs
Our office is not alone in noticing the increased amount of RFEs issued in connection with EB-1A, Alien with Extraordinary Ability, filings. We have noticed not only that some RFEs are very vague in terms…