July 9, 2018
Porting Jobs Under AC(21) Using Form I-485 Supplement J
Summer is in full swing, which can often mean longer processing times at federal government agencies due to the workforce…
June 29, 2018
USDOS Announces July Priority Dates For Filing Permanent Residency Applications
The following priority dates determine whether an employment-based applicant may file an I-485 adjustment application in the United States or…
June 15, 2018
The USDOL Tightens Restrictions for H-1B Workers at Third-Party Worksites
Over the past few months, the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) has tightened restrictions for H-1B workers placed at third-party…
May 16, 2018
USCIS Completes H-1B Cap Filing Intake
The USCIS states on May 15 that is has finished the initial data entry of all H-1B cap cases selected…
May 10, 2018
Who Pays the Fees in the Employment-Based Green Card Process?
When considering whether to sponsor a foreign national for a green card, U.S. companies should know who is responsible for…
April 12, 2018
The Rise of Administrative Processing at US Consulates in India and China
Since January 2018, our firm has seen a sharp increase in administrative processing for U.S. visa applications at consulates in…
April 9, 2018
USDOS Announces April Priority Dates For Filing Permanent Residency Applications
The following priority dates determine whether an applicant may file for permanent residency during the month of April 2018. Category…
April 4, 2018
The USCIS Drops “Nation of Immigrants” From Mission Statement
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) recently changed its mission statement to remove the section describing the U.S.…
February 21, 2018
USDOS Announces March Priority Dates For Filing Permanent Residency Applications
The following priority dates determine whether an applicant may file for permanent residency during the month of March 2018. Category…