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Oct 12, 20203 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...

Sep 26, 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.

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.

Aug 20, 20202 min read

On F-1 OPT? Make sure to update your SEVIS records

If there is a change in employment status while a foreign national is on OPT, he/she should work with their DSO to update their SEVIS.

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.

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...

Mar 27, 20204 min read

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...