by admin | May 13, 2015 | F-1/M-1, General News, Non-Immigrant Visas
Effective May 29, 2015, new Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) regulations will allow dependents of F-1 or M-1 visa holders on F-2 or M-2 status to enroll in studies at universities or vocational schools. Until now, dependents of F-1 or M-1 visa holders were...
by admin | May 6, 2015 | General News, L-1, Non-Immigrant Visas
The new L-1B Adjudications Policy will take effect August 31, 2015. The policy will provide clarification in how L-1B petitioners can demonstrate that an employee has specialized knowledge as well as provide information regarding compliance with the requirements of an...
by admin | Apr 16, 2015 | General News, H-1B, Non-Immigrant Visas
USCIS Administrative Appeals Office’s (AAO) recent ruling in the Matter of Simeio Solutions, LLC has important implications for employers with H-1B status workers. In the past, our firm has recommended filing an amended petition if there are substantive changes in the...
by admin | Apr 13, 2015 | General News, H-1B, Non-Immigrant Visas
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on April 7, 2015 that it has received enough H-1B petitions to reach the statutory cap of 65,000 visas for fiscal year (FY) 2016. USCIS has also received more than the limit of 20,000 H-1B petitions filed...
by admin | Apr 8, 2015 | General News, H-1B, Non-Immigrant Visas
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has just announced that the H-1B Cap for FY2016 has been reached. USCIS has also reached the additional 20,000 cap for H-1B petitions for U.S. Master’s or higher degree holders. USCIS will now...
by admin | Mar 31, 2015 | General News, H-1B, Non-Immigrant Visas
There are significant risks to many F-1 students who travel after an H-1B petition has been filed on their behalf. Those who travel internationally should make sure they have all necessary documents and should be prepared for possible reentry delays. If you are...
