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HR Guide: Employment Based Green Card
What 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 McIntosh
- Feb 7
- 2 min
Processing Times for PERM in 2022
What is PERM? PERM is the abbreviation for “Program Electronic Review Management”. This is the first step when filing the Green Card or...
Raj Singh
- Nov 10, 2021
- 4 min
House 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 Mishra
- May 19, 2021
- 3 min
Green Card Update: June 2021 Visa Bulletin promising for Indian & Chinese Nationals
June 2021 visa bulletin shows EB2 jumps 4 months for Indians and 6 months for Chinese nationals. EB3 jumps 9 months for Indians.
Emily McIntosh
- May 10, 2021
- 1 min
USCIS suspends Biometrics Requirements for H-4 & L-2 visas
On 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 McIntosh
- Mar 1, 2021
- 1 min
Visa Ban revoked by Biden
President Biden issued a proclamation on Feb 24, 2021 that revoked the immigrant visa ban for green cards.
Raj Singh
- Jan 29, 2021
- 2 min
Processing Times for PERM in 2021
What is PERM? PERM is the abbreviation for “Program Electronic Review Management”. This is the first step when filing the Green Card or...
Raj Singh
- Jan 18, 2021
- 6 min
How to Calculate Prevailing Wage
Here'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 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...
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...
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...
Emily McIntosh
- Nov 17, 2020
- 1 min
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, 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...
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.
Emily McIntosh
- Oct 19, 2020
- 2 min
Processing Times for PERM in 2020
The total time for the PERM process varies based on the underlying steps that need to be taken and approved.
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...
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.
Emily McIntosh
- Aug 20, 2020
- 1 min
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
- Jun 23, 2020
- 2 min
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
Satya Mishra
- Apr 26, 2020
- 4 min
When to start the Green Card process for employees
Green Card or Permanent Residence process is a way to make your foreign national employees permanent in the US. The process is more...