Permanent Residence

HR GUIDE: How to change status from H-1B to F-1 (Day-1 CPT)

Carolina Bicudo

Jun 123 min read

HR GUIDE: How to change status from H-1B to F-1 (Day-1 CPT)

How to switch from H-1B to Day-1 CPT program? What universities allow Day-1 CPT? Does the employer pay for Day-1 CPT?

HR Guide: How layoffs impact Foreign National Employees' PERM process?

Raj Singh

Aug 23, 20233 min read

HR Guide: How layoffs impact Foreign National Employees' PERM process?

How layoffs impact the PERM process of foreign national employees on work visas

Raj Singh

Apr 26, 20227 min read

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, 20222 min read

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...

House Reconciliation Bill - How new immigration measures may impact you, your company/employees?

Raj Singh

Nov 10, 20214 min read

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.

Green Card Update: June 2021 Visa Bulletin promising for Indian & Chinese Nationals

Satya Mishra

May 19, 20213 min read

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.

USCIS suspends Biometrics Requirements for H-4 & L-2 visas

Emily McIntosh

May 10, 20211 min read

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, 20211 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.

Raj Singh

Jan 29, 20212 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 18, 20216 min read

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.

The DHS reverses Prevailing Wages for Foreign National workers

Emily McIntosh

Dec 4, 20202 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...

Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump’s H-1B Visa Rules

Emily McIntosh

Dec 2, 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...

USCIS increases Premium Processing Fee to $2500

Emily McIntosh

Nov 18, 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...

Immigration in 2021: First 100 days of Biden Administration

Emily McIntosh

Nov 17, 20201 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...

November 2020 Visa Bulletin promising for Indian & Chinese Nationals

Raj Singh

Nov 9, 20204 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...

Lawsuit filed against USCIS for requiring biometrics for H-4 spouses

Emily McIntosh

Oct 19, 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.

New DOL/USCIS Rule increases Prevailing Wages for H-1B and Green Card

Raj Singh

Oct 10, 20204 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...

October 2020 Visa Bulletin: Impact on Indian & Chinese Nationals | Rapid Processing Expected in 2021

Satya Mishra

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.

USCIS Adjusts Fees to Help Meet Operational Needs

Emily McIntosh

Aug 20, 20201 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