April 2008

New Social Security Non-Match Reg Released

The Department of Homeland Security has released a revised version of the Social Security Non-Match Regulation. There are very few changes from the previously contested version. Please see the National Immigration Law Center's summary of the new Non-Match Rule.

NILC Summary

H-1B Cap Reached in First Week of Filing

USCIS Announced Today that the Fiscal Year 2009 H-1B Cap has been met. The Master's cap has also been reached. USCIS received over 160,000 H-1B petitions, and over 31,000 Master's Cap petitions.

H-1B Cap & Master's Cap Reached

Kansas Legislative Update

The Kansas Legislature has passed two immigration related bills, Sub SB 329 in the House and Sub SB 458 in the Senate. Both remain anti-immigrant, but are significantly less punitive than when the session started

Sub SB 329

Sub SB 458

USCIS Extends OPT Work Permits for Graduates in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics who are employed by businesses enrolled in the E-Verify program

USCIS issued a rule extending OPT Work Permits for F-1 students with degrees in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics who are employed by businesses enrolled in the E-Verify program. With questions, call immigration attorney Mira Mdivani 813.317.6200.