No Staggered Entry of H-2B Workers Employed by Employers in The Seafood Industry - DOL
On January 17, 2014, the President signed into law the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2014 (the "2014 Appropriations Act"), Pub. L. 113-76, which includes a provision permitting staggered entry of H-2B workers employed by employers in the seafood industry under certain conditions. This provision expires on September 30, 2014; accordingly, no staggered entry of H-2B workers after September 30, 2014 will be permitted.
Deadline May 2, 2014, for Haitian Temporary Protected Status Re-registration
Eligible nationals of Haiti who currently have Temporary Protected Status (TPS) must re-register for TPS by May 2, 2014. Failure to re-register by this deadline may result in the loss of your TPS and your work authorization.
USCIS H-1B Premium Processing to Begin April 28
On April 28, 2014, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will begin premium processing for H-1B petitions subject to the fiscal year 2015 cap, including H-1B petitions seeking an exemption from the fiscal year cap for individuals who have earned a U.S. master’s degree or higher. USCIS first announced that we would begin premium processing for H-1B cap cases no later than April 28 in a news release on March 25.
AAO Processing Times as of April 1, 2014
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AAO Processing Times as of April 1, 2014 |
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| Form Number |
Case Type |
Time |
| I-129CW | CNMI-Only Nonimmigrant Transitional Worker | Current |
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I-129F | ||
Agency
FY-2014 Second Quarter Statistics - DOL
| DATE | Statistics for |
| FY 2014 | Permanent Labor Certification Program |
| FY 2014 YTD | National Prevailing Wage Center |
| FY 2014 YTD |
USCIS Updated Questions &Answers on the H-1B Employer-Employee Relationship
Does this memorandum change any of the requirements to establish eligibility for an H-1B petition?
No. This memorandum does not change any of the requirements for an H-1B petition.