March 12, 2019
Premium Processing Now Available For All H-1B Petitions
As of March 12, the USCIS is resuming premium processing services (PPS) for all new and pending H-1B petitions. Employers…
October 18, 2018
Employers Brace for Battle with the USCIS
As is widely known, employment-based immigration cases have come under increased scrutiny in recent times. For example, in March of…
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…
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 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.…
January 24, 2018
Work Permits for H-4 Spouses Face Uncertain Future
Based on current political talks, work permits (“EADs”) for H-4 visa holders may no longer be an option. The current…
December 11, 2017
The 12 Notes of H-1B Sponsorship: What U.S. Employers Should Know About the H-1B Lottery
The 12 Notes of Christmas H-1B Sponsorship: What U.S. Employers Should Know About the H-1B Lottery The holidays are just…
November 14, 2017
USCIS Increases Scrutiny for Nonimmigrant Extension Petitions
In a policy memorandum dated October 23, 2017, the USCIS announced that it has instructed its adjudicating officers to apply…