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    USCIS Increases EAD Automatic Extension
    Emily McIntosh
    • May 3
    • 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
    Interview Waiver for Work & Student Visas: Things to know
    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?
    Travel ban relaxation from Nov, 2021. What does it mean for employees on visa?
    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.
    Can I travel on visa this December?
    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....
    How long can H-1B employees work from a different location without affecting their status?
    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.
    Biden Administration to keep Covid-19 Travel Restrictions
    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.
    Returning to office or Going remote? Consider H-1B Compliance
    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.
    USCIS suspends Biometrics Requirements for H-4 & L-2 visas
    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.
    Travel Alert: U.S. to restrict travel from India from Tuesday
    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).
    Lawsuit against USCIS by AILA about H-4 and L-2 delays
    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......
    What are my chances of H1B Lottery Selection in 2021 (Cap Year 2022)?
    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.
    Do international students on F1 visa or OPT have to return the COVID relief money
    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.
    Extended OPT flexibility for international students
    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).
    Visa Ban revoked by Biden
    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.
    COVID19 Travel Alert: U.S. consulates only processing emergency visas
    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...
    November 2020 Visa Bulletin promising for Indian & Chinese Nationals
    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...
    Stricter changes to H-1B announced
    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...
    October 2020 Visa Bulletin: Impact on Indian & Chinese Nationals | Rapid Processing Expected in 2021
    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.
    Raj Singh
    • Aug 20, 2020
    • 2 min

    USCIS Runs a Second H-1B Lottery: FY 2021

    USCIS did not receive enough petitions and runs a second lottery because the FY 2021 H-1B quota of 85,000 was not met.
    On F-1 OPT? Make sure to update your SEVIS records
    Emily McIntosh
    • Aug 20, 2020
    • 2 min

    On F-1 OPT? Make sure to update your SEVIS records

    If there is a change in employment status while a foreign national is on OPT, he/she should work with their DSO to update their SEVIS.
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