In publishing this policy, USCIS clarifies existing regulatory requirements relating to H-1B petitions filed for workers who will be employed at one or more third-party worksites. This policy memorandum makes clear that employers must provide contracts and itineraries for employees who will work at a third-party location. - USCIS
The guidance, effective Feb. 22, 2018, explains that, in order for an H-1B petition involving a third-party worksite to be approved, the petitioner must show by a preponderance of evidence that, among other things:
The Department of State has released the Visa Bulletin for March 2018. The table below shows "Final Action (Approval)" cut-off dates and movement from the previous month, for all major employment-based categories. To see filing cut-off dates or family-sponsored categories please go to the Visa Bulletin page linked above. For historical data, predictions and more information please refer to our Visa Bulletin Toolbox.
Chargeability | Preference | Cut-off Date (Y-M-D) | Movement (Days) |
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China | Second (EB2) | 2013-12-08 | 68 |
India | Second (EB2) | 2008-12-15 | 7 |
ROW | Third (EB3) | C | Current |
China | Third (EB3) | 2014-11-15 | 61 |
India | Third (EB3) | 2007-01-01 | 31 |
Mexico | Third (EB3) | C | Current |
Philippines | Third (EB3) | 2016-05-01 | 61 |
The Senate has reached an agreement to pass a 3-week continuing resolution. As soon as it also clears the House, U.S. government will reopen, most likely on Tuesday.
"The current lapse in annual appropriated funding for the U.S. government does not affect USCIS’ fee-funded activities. Our offices will remain open, and all applicants should attend interviews and appointments as scheduled.
However, several USCIS programs will either expire or suspend operations, or be otherwise affected, until they receive appropriated funds or are reauthorized by Congress. These include:
Senate Democrats blocked a House bill that would have extended the government's funding for four weeks, and as a result, the federal government now enters shutdown mode. What happens to immigration? Below is a blog post we published back in 2013, when the government was shut down for 16 days. The information is still valid and can be used as a reference:
Impact of Government Shutdown on USCIS and Other Immigration Agencies
The Department of State also offered their predictions on visa bulletin cutoff dates movement in the coming months:
FAMILY-sponsored categories (potential monthly movement)
EMPLOYMENT-based categories (potential monthly movement)
The Department of State has released the Visa Bulletin for February 2018. The table below shows "Final Action (Approval)" cut-off dates and movement from the previous month, for all major employment-based categories. To see filing cut-off dates or family-sponsored categories please go to the Visa Bulletin page linked above. For historical data, predictions and more information please refer to our Visa Bulletin Toolbox.
Chargeability | Preference | Cut-off Date (Y-M-D) | Movement (Days) |
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China | Second (EB2) | 2013-10-01 | 54 |
India | Second (EB2) | 2008-12-08 | 16 |
ROW | Third (EB3) | C | Current |
China | Third (EB3) | 2014-09-15 | 153 |
India | Third (EB3) | 2006-12-01 | 30 |
Mexico | Third (EB3) | C | Current |
Philippines | Third (EB3) | 2016-03-01 | 15 |
The decision to terminate TPS for El Salvador was made after a review of the disaster-related conditions upon which the country’s original designation was based and an assessment of whether those originating conditions continue to exist as required by statute. Based on careful consideration of available information, including recommendations received as part of an inter-agency consultation process, the Secretary determined that the original conditions caused by the 2001 earthquakes no longer exist. Thus, under the applicable statute, the current TPS designation must be terminated. - DHS
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