News
Our attorneys provide timely updates on important news items affecting you and your business.
Thirteen Barley Snyder Attorneys Named “Select Lawyers”
Lancaster, Pa. – Barley Snyder is well-represented in December’s distinguished “Select Lawyers” designation, wit...
Learn MoreUSCIS Announces Final Rule Increasing Filing Fees on December 23, 2016
On October 24, 2016 the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) posted a notice in the Federal Register announcing ...
Learn MoreFinal STEM OPT Rule Released – Effective May 10, 2016
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has issued a final rule that allows foreign graduates of Science, Technology, Engine...
Learn MoreSystem Glitch Leads To Freeze On US Travel Visas
Since June 9th a computer glitch has stalled visa processing at U.S. embassies all over the world. The hardware malfunction h...
Learn More2016 H1B Cap Reached – Alternatives to the H-1B Visa Category
On April 7, 2015, United States Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it received sufficient H-1B petition...
Learn MoreEmployment Authorization Document for Certain H-4 Dependent Spouses
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) announced that effective May 26, 2015 it will be extending eligibil...
Learn MoreGet Firm Updates
Subscribe to our mailing lists to receive the latest updates from our attorneys on a variety of topics including recent news and upcoming events.
Subscribe for Updates
H-1B Filing Season is Upon Us
On April 1, 2015, the United States Department of Homeland Security’s Citizen and Immigration Services will begin accepting...
Learn MoreFederal Government Shutdown Impacts Certain Immigration Processes
The effects of the federal government’s ongoing shutdown, which began on October 1, continue to take a toll on employers. I...
Learn MoreSenate Passes Immigration Reform Bill
On June 27, 2013, the U.S. Senate voted 68-32 to pass a comprehensive immigration reform bill. The bill would put the nation...
Learn MoreSenate Judiciary Committee Approves “Gang of Eight’s” Comprehensive Immigration Reform Bill
On May 21, 2013, after two weeks of debates and hundreds of considered amendments, the Senate Judiciary Committee approved a ...
Learn MoreBeware of the Visa Bulletin Rollercoaster!
The “Visa Bulletin,” put out each month by the Department of State reflects a waiting period for certain national...
Learn MoreDeferred Action Application Process Implemented by DHS
August 15, 2012 marks the beginning of the “deferred action” program implemented by the Department of Homel...
Learn More
