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Ultimate Guide to the 2021 H-1B Lottery & Petition Processes
With the lottery season fast approaching, a lot of foreign national employees are looking to understand what it takes to get through the...
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Emily McIntosh
Dec 15, 20201 min read
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...
Emily McIntosh
Dec 4, 20202 min read
The DHS reverses Prevailing Wages for Foreign National workers
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on December 03, 2020 that in compliance to the court orders, it will change the...
Emily McIntosh
Dec 2, 20202 min read
Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump’s H-1B Visa Rules
Update (Dec 04, 2020) On December 03, 2020 the Department of Labor has announced that they will be updating its Foreign Labor Application...
Emily McIntosh
Nov 18, 20202 min read
USCIS increases Premium Processing Fee to $2500
USCIS announced on October 16, 2020 that effective October 19, 2020 the cost for Premium Processing has gone up from $1,440 to $2,500 for...
Emily McIntosh
Nov 17, 20201 min read
Immigration in 2021: First 100 days of Biden Administration
President-Elect Biden has pledged that in his first 100 days in office, his administration will work on immigration initiatives by...
Raj Singh
Nov 9, 20202 min read
Proposed Changes to End H-1B Lottery in Favor of High-Wage Jobs
The Trump Administration on Oct 28, 2020 proposed a new rule that would end the H-1B visa lottery process as we know it. This rule, if it...
Emily McIntosh
Oct 19, 20202 min read
Lawsuit filed against USCIS for requiring biometrics for H-4 spouses
The H-4 EAD is the employment authorization document that the spouses receive to legally work in the U.S.
Raj Singh
Oct 12, 20203 min read
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...
Raj Singh
Oct 10, 20204 min read
New DOL/USCIS Rule increases Prevailing Wages for H-1B and Green Card
Update - Dec 04, 2020 On December 03, 2020 the Department of Labor has announced that they will be updating its Foreign Labor Application...
Raj Singh
Aug 20, 20202 min read
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.
Emily McIntosh
Aug 20, 20201 min read
USCIS Adjusts Fees to Help Meet Operational Needs
DHS is adjusting USCIS fees by a weighted average increase of 20% to help recover its operational costs starting Oct 02, 2020
Emily McIntosh
Jul 22, 20201 min read
Exceptions to the Presidential Proclamations
The U.S. Department of State, agency responsible for issuing visas at the consulates, on July 20, 2020 released National Interest Exceptions
Emily McIntosh
Jun 23, 20202 min read
Presidential Proclamation: Suspension of Legal Immigration from outside the U.S.
President Trump, on June 22, signed an Executive Order posing restrictions on legal immigration
Emily McIntosh
Jun 2, 20202 min read
I-94 Extensions - Things to know
Employees can file for an I-94 extension by submitting an I-539 application through USCIS’ online portal.
Emily McIntosh
Jun 2, 20201 min read
USCIS: Premium Processing to become available in stages
USCIS announced that it plans to restart the Premium Processing for Forms I-129 and eligible Forms I-140
Emily McIntosh
May 12, 20204 min read
H-1B Denial: Important things to know
H-1B denials result in companies spending more time and effort on immigration. Learn what things to avoid.
Raj Singh
May 5, 20203 min read
Want to stay competitive? Maintain strong Immigration Program
Maintaining a strong immigration program can mean that you attract the best talent.
Emily McIntosh
Apr 21, 20203 min read
President Trump's Executive Order: Suspend Legal Immigration
Update April 23, 2020 | 12:05PM (CST) President Trump signed the executive order. As it stands, the order - Is valid for 60 days Only...
Raj Singh
Apr 20, 20203 min read
H-1B visa rules during COVID-19
As the world works to stall the spread of the coronavirus, our economies are getting stifled by the lack of operational movement. While...
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