Emily McIntoshMay 32 minUSCIS Increases EAD Automatic ExtensionOn May 03, 2022 USCIS announced that they are increasing the automatic extension period for EAD from 180 to 540 days
Raj SinghJan 33 minInterview Waiver for Work & Student Visas: Things to knowU.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 McIntoshSep 20, 20212 minTravel 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 McIntoshSep 9, 20213 minCan 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 SinghAug 30, 20212 minHow 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 McIntoshJul 28, 20211 minBiden Administration to keep Covid-19 Travel RestrictionsOn July 26, 2021 the White House official announced that Biden Administration would keep the Covid-19 restrictions on international travel.
Raj SinghMay 26, 20213 minReturning to office or Going remote? Consider H-1B ComplianceLCA compliance must be considered when allowing foreign national employees to work from a location of their choice.
Emily McIntoshMay 10, 20211 minUSCIS suspends Biometrics Requirements for H-4 & L-2 visasOn 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 McIntoshApr 30, 20211 minTravel Alert: U.S. to restrict travel from India from TuesdayThe Biden administration announced today (April 30, 2021) that U.S. will restrict travel from India starting Tuesday (May 04, 2021).
Emily McIntoshMar 25, 20213 minLawsuit against USCIS by AILA about H-4 and L-2 delaysAILA 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 SinghMar 15, 20212 minWhat 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 McIntoshMar 10, 20212 minDo international students on F1 visa or OPT have to return the COVID relief moneyShould I return the money? Short answer. No. If you received the benefit based on your 2019 taxes then you are legally eligible.
Emily McIntoshMar 1, 20212 minExtended OPT flexibility for international studentsUSCIS announced on Feb 26, 2021 that they are extending flexibilities for filing I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization or EAD).
Emily McIntoshMar 1, 20211 minVisa Ban revoked by BidenPresident Biden issued a proclamation on Feb 24, 2021 that revoked the immigrant visa ban for green cards.
Emily McIntoshDec 15, 20201 minCOVID19 Travel Alert: U.S. consulates only processing emergency visasIf 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 SinghNov 9, 20204 minNovember 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 SinghOct 12, 20203 minStricter changes to H-1B announcedUpdate - Dec 02, 2020 A federal judge in San Francisco on Tuesday (Dec 01, 2020) struck down this Trump administration policy. This...
Satya MishraSep 26, 20204 minOctober 2020 Visa Bulletin: Impact on Indian & Chinese Nationals | Rapid Processing Expected in 2021USCIS has announced that it would consider “Dates of Filing” chart in October for acceptance of change of status.
Raj SinghAug 20, 20202 minUSCIS Runs a Second H-1B Lottery: FY 2021USCIS did not receive enough petitions and runs a second lottery because the FY 2021 H-1B quota of 85,000 was not met.
Emily McIntoshAug 20, 20202 minOn F-1 OPT? Make sure to update your SEVIS recordsIf 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.