DHS proposes to increase the standard and TEA minimum investment amounts to $1.8 million and $1.35 million respectively for 2017. It also wants to take TEA designation out of state hands. Additionally, DHS proposes to bifurcate the Regional Center designation process and create a mandatory exemplar filing requirement.
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DHS proposes to increase the standard and TEA minimum investment amounts to $1.8 million and $1.35 million respectively for 2017. It also wants to take TEA designation out of state hands. Additionally, DHS proposes to bifurcate the Regional Center designation process and create a mandatory exemplar filing requirement.
DHS proposes to increase the standard and TEA minimum investment amounts to $1.8 million and $1.35 million respectively for 2017. It also wants to take TEA designation out of state hands. Additionally, DHS proposes to bifurcate the Regional Center designation process and create a mandatory exemplar filing requirement.
Effective May 10, 2016, a new rule published by the DHS extended the Optional Practical Training program for international F-1 students pursuing training in science, technology, engineering and mathematics to 24 months. Along with this extension, the DHS has increased employer reporting requirements and added the potential for employer site visits.
USCIS has reported that the H-2B cap for the first half of fiscal year 2017 has been reached as of January 10, 2017. This was the final receipt date for new H-2B worker petitions, subject to the congressionally mandated cap, requesting an employment start date before April 1, 2017.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has published a new rule that significantly affects the enforcement of federal immigration-related anti-discrimination laws. The rule takes effect on January 18, 2017. Employers will have greater exposure to immigration-related discrimination claims and face increased liability.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services advised U.S. employers seeking H-2B visas that provisions allowing the rehiring of workers from previous years without being counted against the cap may not apply in 2017.
New fees are required for all forms postmarked or filed on or after December 23, 2016. If the new fee is not included, USCIS will not accept the filings.
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