In their bi-monthly report, ‘Talent Without Borders: Immigration Insights’, for the months of September and October 2023, Holland & Hart – Employers’ Lawyers elaborate on the updates provided by the Department of State in the October 2023 Visa Bulletin. Detailed insights can be accessed here.
On September 15, 2023, the Department of State published the October 2023 Visa Bulletin Report and made significant announcements. According to this report, the Department will accept both family and employment-based filings based on the Dates for Filing chart in October. This development is particularly noteworthy as October marks the first month of the 2024 government fiscal year (FY).
After experiencing various retrogressions over the last several months of FY 2023, the October Visa Bulletin Report suggests some level of recovery. As the global legal community grapples with the complications and nuances of immigration laws, recognizing these potentially influential shifts is imperative for maintaining compliance and supporting employees or clients navigating the immigration process.
The complete review of the report can help law firms and corporations to understand not only the updated policy amendments but also the prospective immigration trends and how they could influence hiring and retention strategies of globally functioning companies. Holland & Hart’s comprehensive report series, ‘Talent Without Borders: Immigration Insights’, clarifies these evolving complexities and presents actionable steps to tackle them.
Even as the challenges persist, it is important to remember that immigration laws are sculpted by the demands and vicissitudes of the global economy. As such, regular and detailed study of Visa Bulletin Reports can provide vital clues for legal teams to plan and prepare for any upcoming immigration policy transitions.