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Interview Waiver for Work & Student Visas: Things to know
U.S. embassies are temporarily authorized to waive visa interviews for H-1B, H-3, L, O, P, Q, F, M and J visas. What does this mean for you?
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Emily McIntosh
Dec 21, 20211 min read
USCIS withdraws rule to award H-1B visa based on higher wages
The DHS has withdrawn a rule that would allow USCIS to award H-1B visas based on higher wages.
Raj Singh
Oct 14, 20213 min read
What to Expect in 2022 (FY2023) H1B Lottery
The H1B Cap Lottery for the year 2022 (FY 2023) may have two rounds of lottery. The number of registration may be close to 300K.
Emily McIntosh
Sep 9, 20213 min read
Can I travel on visa this December?
Can I travel on H-1B/OPT/CPT in December? Employees on new/transfer H-1B will have to get visa stamped. Employees on OPT should not risk....
Raj Singh
Jun 10, 20212 min read
USCIS Updates Policy to Improve Immigration
USCIS improves RFE and NOID rules
and increases the validity period for EAD to 2 years. New rules will benefit H-1B employees.
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.
Raj Singh
Apr 5, 20213 min read
Will there be a second H-1B Lottery?
There may NOT be a second H1B lottery this year. Here's why there was a second lottery last year and why there might not be one this year.
Emily McIntosh
Mar 25, 20213 min read
Lawsuit against USCIS by AILA about H-4 and L-2 delays
AILA files lawsuit against the DHS challenging long processing time delays for H-4 and L-2 EADs. If the lawsuit succeeds, we will see......
Raj Singh
Mar 15, 20212 min read
What are my chances of H1B Lottery Selection in 2021 (Cap Year 2022)?
USCIS got 275K applications last year. Employees with an advanced degree from the U.S. have about 39% chance of selection at the lottery.
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...
Emily McIntosh
Jan 7, 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
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...
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...
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...
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...
Raj Singh
Nov 9, 20202 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...
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.
Raj Singh
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...
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...
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