Rulemaking on Protections for H-2A Workers
Department of Labor (DOL) notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to amend the regulations governing the certification of H-2A workers and the enforcement of the contractual obligations applicable to employers of H-2A workers. Comments are due on November 14, 2023.
Update on Advance Travel Authorization
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) 60-day notice and request for comment on proposed revisions to CBP’s Advance Travel Authorization (ATA) information collection, which allows individuals to submit information in the CBP One application. Comments are due November 13, 2023.
Proposed Revisions to Form I-134A
USCIS 60-day notice and request for comment on proposed revisions to Form I-134A, Online Request to be a Supporter and Declaration of Financial Support. Comments are due on November 13, 2023.
Guidance for EB-1 Eligibility Criteria
USCIS issued policy guidance to clarify how it evaluates evidence to determine eligibility for extraordinary ability and outstanding professor or researcher first preference employment-based immigrant visa classifications. Guidance is effective as of September 12, 2023, and comments are due by October 12, 2023.
Affirmative Asylum Procedures Manual
USCIS released its Affirmative Asylum Procedures Manual, which provides information on how to process an affirmative asylum application within an asylum office.
Source: USCIS & AILA
