Raj SinghApr 266 minHR Guide: Employment Based Green CardWhat are the steps of the Green Card Process? PERM, I-140 & I-485 What is the timeline for the Green Card process? 3 - 27 years
Emily McIntoshFeb 72 minProcessing Times for PERM in 2022What is PERM? PERM is the abbreviation for “Program Electronic Review Management”. This is the first step when filing the Green Card or...
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?
Raj SinghNov 10, 20214 minHouse Reconciliation Bill - How new immigration measures may impact you, your company/employees?The house committee is considering voting on the reconciliation bill that entails possible changes to immigration process and costs.
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 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 SinghJun 10, 20212 minUSCIS Updates Policy to Improve ImmigrationUSCIS improves RFE and NOID rules and increases the validity period for EAD to 2 years. New rules will benefit H-1B employees.
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 McIntoshFeb 4, 20216 minConsider creating a Company Policy on ImmigrationThink of your company’s immigration strategy and policy as a tool to attract the best talent and stay competitive in the market.
Emily McIntoshFeb 4, 20214 minSample Immigration PolicyAn immigration policy is necessary to set right expectations and to improve experience for your foreign national employees. Here's a sample.
Raj SinghJan 29, 20212 minProcessing Times for PERM in 2021What is PERM? PERM is the abbreviation for “Program Electronic Review Management”. This is the first step when filing the Green Card or...
Emily McIntoshJan 7, 20212 min2021 (FY2022) H-1B Lottery Selection will be based on Higher WagesUPDATED: Feb 04, 2021 On February 04, 2021, the Department of Homeland Security announced that it is delaying the implementation of this...
Raj SinghDec 17, 20206 minUltimate Guide to the 2021 H-1B Lottery & Petition ProcessesWith the lottery season fast approaching, a lot of foreign national employees are looking to understand what it takes to get through the...
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...
Emily McIntoshDec 4, 20202 minThe DHS reverses Prevailing Wages for Foreign National workersThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on December 03, 2020 that in compliance to the court orders, it will change the...
Emily McIntoshDec 2, 20202 minFederal Judge Strikes Down Trump’s H-1B Visa RulesUpdate (Dec 04, 2020) On December 03, 2020 the Department of Labor has announced that they will be updating its Foreign Labor Application...