May 12, 2015
H-1B Lottery Update
The USCIS has completed its data entry for all H-1B cases selected in the recent H-1B lotteries and case processing…
April 14, 2015
H-1B Cap Reached and Lotteries Underway
The USCIS reports that it received 233,000 H-1B petitions during the filing period that began on April 1. All of…
April 1, 2015
H-1B Cap Petition Filing Season Opens
The USCIS has begun accepting H-1B “cap” (quota) petitions today for employment beginning on or after October 1, 2016. More…
February 25, 2015
H-4 Work Permits Available May 26, 2015
Beginning on May 26, some H-4 spouses will be able to apply for an EAD. To be eligible, their H-1B…
February 3, 2015
Strong Demand Anticipated for H-1B Visa Slots on April 1
The demand for H-1B visa slots is expected to be even stronger than last year, when the odds of being…
January 26, 2015
USCIS May Soon Permit Some H-4 Spouses To Work
The USCIS may soon permit some H-4 spouses to apply for employment authorization. A new regulation that is in progress…
November 24, 2014
Presidential Action Affecting Employment-Related Immigration
Under the Executive Action announced on November 20, the following changes among others are indicated: Early Green Card filing and…