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HR Guide: I-9 Verification & Reverification for Foreign National Employees
Employers should track the work authorization expiration dates for their foreign national employees and reverify I-9 forms.
Raj Singh
- Jul 13
- 6 min
HR Guide: E-3 Visa Process & Processing Times
E-3 processing times: Petitioning through USCIS: 2-4 weeks vs Applying through U.S. Consulate: 1-3 weeks or 3-10 weeks due to covid.
Emily McIntosh
- May 2
- 2 min
USCIS Increases EAD Automatic Extension
On May 03, 2022 USCIS announced that they are increasing the automatic extension period for EAD from 180 to 540 days
Raj Singh
- Jan 3
- 3 min
Interview Waiver for Work & Student Visas: Things to know
U.S. embassies are temporarily authorized to waive visa interviews for H-1B, H-3, L, O, P, Q, F, M and J visas. What does this mean for you?
Emily McIntosh
- Sep 20, 2021
- 2 min
Travel ban relaxation from Nov, 2021. What does it mean for employees on visa?
Employees on H-1B, L-1, F-1 (OPT / STEM OPT), should be able to travel with the Biden Administration easing rules from November 2021.
Emily McIntosh
- Sep 9, 2021
- 3 min
Can I travel on visa this December?
Can I travel on H-1B/OPT/CPT in December? Employees on new/transfer H-1B will have to get visa stamped. Employees on OPT should not risk....
Raj Singh
- Aug 30, 2021
- 2 min
How long can H-1B employees work from a different location without affecting their status?
An H-1B employee can work away from their work location for up to 90 calendar days without the employer needing to file a new H-1B.
Emily McIntosh
- Jul 28, 2021
- 1 min
Biden Administration to keep Covid-19 Travel Restrictions
On July 26, 2021 the White House official announced that Biden Administration would keep the Covid-19 restrictions on international travel.
Raj Singh
- May 26, 2021
- 3 min
Returning to office or Going remote? Consider H-1B Compliance
LCA compliance must be considered when allowing foreign national employees to work from a location of their choice.
Emily McIntosh
- May 10, 2021
- 1 min
USCIS suspends Biometrics Requirements for H-4 & L-2 visas
On May 04, 2021, USCIS announced that, beginning May 17, 2021, it will suspend biometrics requirements for H-4, L-2, and certain E visas.
Emily McIntosh
- Apr 30, 2021
- 1 min
Travel Alert: U.S. to restrict travel from India from Tuesday
The Biden administration announced today (April 30, 2021) that U.S. will restrict travel from India starting Tuesday (May 04, 2021).
Emily McIntosh
- Mar 25, 2021
- 3 min
Lawsuit against USCIS by AILA about H-4 and L-2 delays
AILA files lawsuit against the DHS challenging long processing time delays for H-4 and L-2 EADs. If the lawsuit succeeds, we will see......
Raj Singh
- Mar 15, 2021
- 2 min
What are my chances of H1B Lottery Selection in 2021 (Cap Year 2022)?
USCIS got 275K applications last year. Employees with an advanced degree from the U.S. have about 39% chance of selection at the lottery.
Emily McIntosh
- Mar 10, 2021
- 2 min
Do international students on F1 visa or OPT have to return the COVID relief money
Should I return the money?
Short answer. No. If you received the benefit based on your 2019 taxes then you are legally eligible.
Emily McIntosh
- Mar 1, 2021
- 2 min
Extended OPT flexibility for international students
USCIS announced on Feb 26, 2021 that they are extending flexibilities for filing I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization or EAD).
Emily McIntosh
- Mar 1, 2021
- 1 min
Visa Ban revoked by Biden
President Biden issued a proclamation on Feb 24, 2021 that revoked the immigrant visa ban for green cards.
Emily McIntosh
- Dec 15, 2020
- 1 min
COVID19 Travel Alert: U.S. consulates only processing emergency visas
If you are planning to travel to your home country during the pandemic and are due for a visa stamping, you should make sure that the...
Raj Singh
- Nov 9, 2020
- 4 min
November 2020 Visa Bulletin promising for Indian & Chinese Nationals
The visa bulletins issued by the Department of State (DOS) each month are to show the availability and movement in different green card...
Raj Singh
- Oct 12, 2020
- 3 min
Stricter changes to H-1B announced
Update - Dec 02, 2020 A federal judge in San Francisco on Tuesday (Dec 01, 2020) struck down this Trump administration policy. This...
Satya Mishra
- Sep 26, 2020
- 4 min
October 2020 Visa Bulletin: Impact on Indian & Chinese Nationals | Rapid Processing Expected in 2021
USCIS has announced that it would consider “Dates of Filing” chart in October for acceptance of change of status.