U.S. Immigration: Recent Developments and Updates
By Minh Phung Ngo, Richard M. Rawson, Christopher R. Helm and James M. Mei
This advisory summarizes recent changes in immigration laws, including the new Form I-9, changes in H-2B regulations, and expansion of the US-VISIT and Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) security clearance procedures for certain visitors to the United States. We will also provide updates on the H-1B lottery to be conducted on April 1, 2009, the status of the Social Security “no match” rule, and the requirement of federal contractors to use the E-Verify system to check the employment authorization of new hires. Continue reading...