A closeup view of two U.S. visa pages and one pen Recent reports show Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has begun making workplace visits in businesses that employ F-1 students in optional practical training (OPT) in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields. Though ICE was... read more

There have been far more H-2B visa applications than the number of visas that are available and, for many businesses, the lack of availability will cause irreparable harm. The annual cap for H-2B visas is 66,000. Unfortunately, the current allowance is inadequate to meet the demands of the growing... read more

Certain Illinois workers and employers may be exempt from the mandatory cap on H-2B visas, allowing them to secure the visas even if the caps have been met for the year. Congress has established a mandatory cap of 66,000 H-2B visas for each year. Of those visas, 33,000 are allocated for positions... read more

According to U.S. Customs and Border Protection, beginning Nov. 29, 2016, Chinese nationals whose passports have B-1 business or B-2 tourist visas will be required to enroll in the Electronic Visa Update System, or EVUS, before they travel to the United States. Current 10-year visa holders will be... read more

As election day approaches, support for instituting changes to the H1B visa program is growing. Businesses, immigration lawyers, and politicians alike recognize the value of the program, and the skilled workers that these visas bring into the American economy. 2015 Was a Record Year for H1B... read more