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 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.
Satya MishraMay 19, 20213 minGreen Card Update: June 2021 Visa Bulletin promising for Indian & Chinese NationalsJune 2021 visa bulletin shows EB2 jumps 4 months for Indians and 6 months for Chinese nationals. EB3 jumps 9 months for Indians.
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 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.
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...
Raj SinghJan 18, 20216 minHow to Calculate Prevailing WageHere's a step-by-step guide on how to calculate Prevailing Wage, so you can hire a foreign national employee through H-1B or Green Card.
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...
Emily McIntoshNov 18, 20202 minUSCIS increases Premium Processing Fee to $2500USCIS 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 McIntoshNov 17, 20201 minImmigration in 2021: First 100 days of Biden AdministrationPresident-Elect Biden has pledged that in his first 100 days in office, his administration will work on immigration initiatives by...
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...
Emily McIntoshOct 19, 20202 minLawsuit filed against USCIS for requiring biometrics for H-4 spousesThe H-4 EAD is the employment authorization document that the spouses receive to legally work in the U.S.
Emily McIntoshOct 19, 20202 minProcessing Times for PERM in 2020The total time for the PERM process varies based on the underlying steps that need to be taken and approved.
Raj SinghOct 10, 20204 minNew DOL/USCIS Rule increases Prevailing Wages for H-1B and Green CardUpdate - Dec 04, 2020 On December 03, 2020 the Department of Labor has announced that they will be updating its Foreign Labor Application...
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.
Emily McIntoshAug 20, 20201 minUSCIS Adjusts Fees to Help Meet Operational NeedsDHS is adjusting USCIS fees by a weighted average increase of 20% to help recover its operational costs starting Oct 02, 2020
Emily McIntoshJun 24, 20202 minPresidential Proclamation: Suspension of Legal Immigration from outside the U.S.President Trump, on June 22, signed an Executive Order posing restrictions on legal immigration
Satya MishraApr 26, 20204 minWhen to start the Green Card process for employeesGreen Card or Permanent Residence process is a way to make your foreign national employees permanent in the US. The process is more...