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Ballard Spahr LLP

Recent Executive Orders May Affect Immigration Pathways for AI and Related Fields

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In recent weeks, the Trump administration has issued significant executive orders concerning artificial intelligence (AI) that may influence immigration pathways for professionals in AI and related fields...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Understanding the First Preference Extraordinary Ability Category for Immigrant Visas and USCIS’s New Guidance

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The Employment-Based First Preference (EB-1) immigrant visa category is designed to attract top and critical talent to the U.S. This category includes individuals with extraordinary abilities in fields such as science, arts,...more

Akerman LLP - HR Defense

Retrogression and Further Delays Expected in the Employment-Based Immigrant Visa Process During May 2023

Employers sponsoring foreign nationals should be aware that some cut-off dates for filing immigrant visa applications in certain employment-based (EB) preference categories have recently “retrogressed” or moved backwards in...more

Quarles & Brady LLP

Tips to Help Employers Navigate Evolving Green Card Availability and Plan for FY22

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According to the Department of State, demand for immigrant visas (green cards) remains high as COVID-19 continues to disrupt and delay appointments at U.S. consulates abroad. With an estimated 100,000 unused employment-based...more

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US Department of State Releases September 2020 Visa Bulletin

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EB-1 advances by three weeks for China and India. All others remain unchanged. The US Department of State has released its September 2020 Visa Bulletin outlining per-country priority date cutoffs that regulate immigrant...more

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