Letter to USCIS: Registration Requirement for Petitioners Seeking to File H-1B Petitions on Behalf…
The Office of Advocacy submits the following comments to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regarding its proposed rule which creates an early registration process for the H-1B visa…
Advocacy Releases “Small Business GDP, 1998–2014”
This Advocacy research report, "Small Business GDP, 1998-2014," shows that small businesses account for 44 percent of U.S. economic activity. This is a significant contribution, however this overall share has declined gradually.
Small Business Facts: Spotlight on Veteran-Owned Employer Businesses
In December 2018, the Office of Advocacy published a fact sheet titled “Small Business Facts: Spotlight on Veteran-Owned Employer Businesses” written by Nora Esposito, Economic Research Fellow. The fact sheet provides general information on…
Draft Risk Evaluation for PV29 Peer Review Meetings
On November 30, 2018, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published a notice to announce the peer review of its previously published draft risk evaluation for an existing chemical substance, Colour Index Pigment Violet 29 (PV29),…
EPA Provides an Exemption for Recalled Airbags in an Interim Final Rule
On November 30, 2018, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published an interim final rule to address the ongoing Takata airbag recalls by facilitating the removal and disposal of the airbag waste. The agency has provided a conditional…
USCIS Proposes Pre-Registration Requirement to H-1B Visa Lottery Process
On December 3, 2018, the U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) proposed to amend its regulations for applying for H-1B visas for temporary foreign workers in specialty occupations. There is currently a lottery for H-1B visas…
November 2018 Small Business Advocate
The Office of Advocacy has released the November 2018 edition of the “The Small Business Advocate,” newsletter, Vol. 37, No. 8. If you would like to subscribe to our newsletter, you may do so here.
Request for Comments and Public Hearing on U.S. Intent to Enter into Trade Negotiations with the…
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is seeking public comments on a proposed U.S.-UK Trade Agreement, including U.S. interests and priorities, in order to develop U.S. negotiating positions. The Administration's aim…
Request for Comments and Public Hearing on U.S. Intent to Enter into Trade Negotiations with the…
The Office of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) is seeking public comments on a proposed U.S.-EU Trade Agreement, including U.S. interests and priorities, in order to develop U.S. negotiating positions. The Administration's aim…
National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Request for Information (RFI)
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) within the U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) is developing a framework that can be used to improve organizations' management of privacy risk for individuals arising from the…