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…
October 9, 2017
Spouses of Employment-Based Visa Holders May Now Apply for Work Authorization and Social Security Number via Form I-765
Spouses of employment-based visa holders who hold H-4, L-2 or E status may now apply for work authorization and a…
October 3, 2017
Premium Processing Resumed For All H-1B Petitions
The USCIS has resumed premium processing service (“PPS”) today for all H-1B visa petitions. PPS guarantees a 15-calendar day processing…
September 20, 2017
Premium Processing Resumes for 2018 H-1B Cap Cases
The USCIS has announced that it will accept premium processing requests for all H-1B Cap petitions submitted during the 2018…