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Jan 7
2 min

2021 (FY2022) H-1B Lottery Selection will be based on Higher Wages

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on January 08, 2021 published the new rule that was proposed on October 28, 2020. The new regul...

The DHS reverses Prevailing Wages for Foreign National workers

Emily McIntosh

Dec 4, 2020
2 min

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 preva...

Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump’s H-1B Visa Rules

Emily McIntosh

Dec 2, 2020
2 min

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...

USCIS increases Premium Processing Fee to $2500

Emily McIntosh

Nov 18, 2020
2 min

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...

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 c...

Lawsuit filed against USCIS for requiring biometrics for H-4 spouses

Emily McIntosh

Oct 19, 2020
2 min

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, 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 polic...

New DOL/USCIS Rule increases Prevailing Wages for H-1B and Green Card

Raj Singh

Oct 10, 2020
4 min

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...

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.

Emily McIntosh

Jul 23, 2020
2 min

DELAYS: Green Card and Employment Authorization Document

USCIS is facing delays in printing Green Cards and Employment Authorization Documents (EAD) for foreign nationals.

Emily McIntosh

Jul 23, 2020
1 min

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

Jul 3, 2020
2 min

USCIS to Furlough close to 70% of its Staff & Suspend Services

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is sending furlough notices to about 69% of its staff.

Emily McIntosh

Jul 2, 2020
2 min

Court Invalidates H-1B Visa Policies That Increased Denials

On March 10, 2020 U.S. District Judge invalidated the key USCIS memos and policies that have caused skyrocketing H-1B denials.

Green Card Backlog: Things you need to know

Raj Singh

Jun 17, 2020
4 min

Green Card Backlog: Things you need to know

The path to green card is complex and lengthy depending on country of birth and visa category.

Emily McIntosh

Jun 3, 2020
2 min

I-94 Extensions - Things to know

Employees can file for an I-94 extension by submitting an I-539 application through USCIS’ online portal.

Raj Singh

May 20, 2020
3 min

Immigration Platform: why you should consider it

Investment in an immigration platform should be about strategic returns. It should help you do your job better & mitigate immigration risks.

Raj Singh

May 5, 2020
3 min

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, 2020
3 min

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 app...

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