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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 4, 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
Dec 2, 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 18, 20202 min read
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...
Raj Singh
Nov 9, 20204 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.
Emily McIntosh
Oct 19, 20202 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 12, 20203 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
Oct 10, 20204 min read
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.
Satya Mishra
Sep 26, 20204 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.
Raj Singh
Aug 20, 20202 min read
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 22, 20202 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
Jul 22, 20201 min read
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 3, 20202 min read
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.
Emily McIntosh
Jul 2, 20202 min read
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.
Raj Singh
Jun 17, 20204 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, 20202 min read
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 20, 20203 min read
Want to stay competitive? Maintain strong Immigration Program
Maintaining a strong immigration program can mean that you attract the best talent.
Raj Singh
May 5, 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...
Emily McIntosh
Apr 21, 20203 min read
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