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Extended OPT flexibility for international students
USCIS announced on Feb 26, 2021 that they are extending flexibilities for filing I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization or EAD).
Emily McIntosh
Mar 1, 20212 min read


Visa Ban revoked by Biden
President Biden issued a proclamation on Feb 24, 2021 that revoked the immigrant visa ban for green cards.
Emily McIntosh
Mar 1, 20211 min read


Consider creating a Company Policy on Immigration
Think of your company’s immigration strategy and policy as a tool to attract the best talent and stay competitive in the market.
Emily McIntosh
Feb 4, 20216 min read


Sample Immigration Policy
An immigration policy is necessary to set right expectations and to improve experience for your foreign national employees. Here's a sample.
Emily McIntosh
Feb 4, 20214 min read


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 29, 20212 min read


2021 (FY2022) H-1B Lottery Selection will be based on Higher Wages
UPDATED: Feb 04, 2021 On February 04, 2021, the Department of Homeland Security announced that it is delaying the implementation of this...
Emily McIntosh
Jan 7, 20212 min read


Ultimate Guide to the 2021 H-1B Lottery & Petition Processes
With the lottery season fast approaching, a lot of foreign national employees are looking to understand what it takes to get through the...
Raj Singh
Dec 17, 20206 min read


COVID19 Travel Alert: U.S. consulates only processing emergency visas
If you are planning to travel to your home country during the pandemic and are due for a visa stamping, you should make sure that the...
Emily McIntosh
Dec 15, 20201 min read


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


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...
Emily McIntosh
Nov 17, 20201 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


Proposed Changes to End H-1B Lottery in Favor of High-Wage Jobs
The Trump Administration on Oct 28, 2020 proposed a new rule that would end the H-1B visa lottery process as we know it. This rule, if it...
Raj Singh
Nov 9, 20202 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


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.
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


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
Aug 20, 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
Emily McIntosh
Jul 22, 20201 min read
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