April 1st – USCIS Announces H-1B Cap Lottery Registration Selections Completed and New Filing Fees and Forms Implemented

Apr 1, 2024

 Calvin D. Bill,  Diane E. Metzger,  Melanie Gurley Keeney

On April 1, 2024, USCIS announced that it has received enough electronic H-1B cap registrations during the “initial registration period” to reach the fiscal year (FY) 2025 H-1B cap.  It is uncertain whether there will be subsequent H-1B cap selections, based on the actual filings with USCIS. USCIS will begin accepting H-1B cap petitions as of today, and selected registrants must file their petitions within the filing timeline provided in their selection notice, which will be no more than 90

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New Form I-9, August 30 Deadline to Inspect Documents, and Alternative Remote Examination Procedure

Aug 21, 2023

 Calvin D. Bill,  Diane E. Metzger,  Melanie Gurley Keeney

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) has promulgated a new version of the Form I-9, which is now available for use (please also see new Form I-9 Instructions).  The new I-9 has reduced Sections 1 and 2 to a single sheet, and has relocated the Reverification and Rehire section to a separate “Supplement B” page, among other changes. 

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