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Aug 20, 20202 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.
Jul 22, 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.
Jul 22, 20201 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
Jul 3, 20202 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.
Jul 2, 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.
Jun 23, 20202 min read
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
Jun 2, 20202 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.
Jun 2, 20201 min read
USCIS: Premium Processing to become available in stages
USCIS announced that it plans to restart the Premium Processing for Forms I-129 and eligible Forms I-140
May 27, 20202 min read
Immigration for Healthcare Workers
The United States doesn’t train enough healthcare workers to meet its needs. For example, the projected shortfall for physicians is...
May 20, 20203 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.
May 12, 20204 min read
H-1B Denial: Important things to know
H-1B denials result in companies spending more time and effort on immigration. Learn what things to avoid.
May 5, 20203 min read
Want to stay competitive? Maintain strong Immigration Program
Maintaining a strong immigration program can mean that you attract the best talent.
May 5, 20201 min read
USCIS Extends Flexibility for Responding to Agency Requests
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on May 01, 2020 that in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it...
Apr 26, 20204 min read
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...
Apr 21, 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...
Apr 20, 20203 min read
H-1B visa rules during COVID-19
As the world works to stall the spread of the coronavirus, our economies are getting stifled by the lack of operational movement. While...
Apr 7, 20203 min read
Picked in the H-1B lottery. What's next?
If you are one of the 85,000 candidates who was picked up, it's a good idea to see what all things need to be done.
Apr 6, 20202 min read
H-1B Lottery by the Numbers
Let's look at the FY2021 lottery that just concluded.
Mar 27, 20204 min read
Immigration Compliance & Updates for Employers with H-1B Employees
Immigration Compliance & Updates for Employers with H-1B Employees
Mar 18, 20202 min read
How does COVID-19 impact my immigration status?
COVID-19 is impacting all aspects of our lives - business, personal and social. For employees on H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN or E-3 visas and...
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