FY-2021 H-1B Cap Season with New “Registration” Filing Requirement 03/01/2020-03/20/2020 Before Filing H-1B Petition
The USCIS implemented the electronic registration process for the fiscal year 2021 (FY 2021) H-1B cap. Prospective petitioners seeking to file H-1B cap-subject petitions for the FY 2021 cap must first electronically register and then pay the associated $10 H-1B...
4 myths about how Immigrants affect the U.S. economy
Despite recent rhetoric to the contrary, most economics agree that immigration has an overall positive impact on the long-run economic growth in the U.S.Read on for other common misconceptions surrounding immigrants and the truth behind the myths....
USCIS SOUGHT ADDITIONAL REQUESTS FOR EVIDENCE 60% H-1B APPLICATIONS LAST QUARTER 2018
It’s no secret that USCIS is scrutinizing H1B visa applications a bit more aggressively than they have in the past. According to USCIS, the top reason for denial is the inability to establish that the position is a specialty occupation; it’s more important than ever...
THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY ANNOUNCES FINAL RULE FOR A MORE EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT H-1B VISA PROGRAM
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published in the Federal Register a new rule amending regulations governing H-1B cap-subject petitions, including those that may be eligible for the advanced degree exemption and making two simple changes that will reduce...