by admin | Jan 24, 2014 | General News, L-1, Non-Immigrant Visas
As we have mentioned in previous articles, it has come to our attention that USCIS officers have begun to make unannounced workplace visits to L-1 employers. The USCIS has a program known as the Fraud Detection and National Security (“FDNS”) site inspection program,...
by admin | Jan 24, 2014 | General News, H-1B, Non-Immigrant Visas
With this year’s H-1B CAP season fast approaching following last year’s CAP that was reached within five days of April 1st, it is understandable that there are many questions being passed around regarding this year’s CAP season. How can I make sure that my H-1B CAP...
by admin | Jan 23, 2014 | General News, H-1B, Non-Immigrant Visas
Historically, foreigners have been instrumental in the creation of many successful companies in the US. However, the US immigration laws have become less and less welcoming to foreigners who wish to create their own companies. In 2010, a memo was promulgated that made...
by admin | Jan 23, 2014 | General News, H-1B, Non-Immigrant Visas
In order to reduce and discourage visa fraud and unlawful employment, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has begun a two-prong enforcement campaign aimed at employers by heavily utilizing H-1B site visits and Form I-9 audits. As a result, as many people...
by admin | Jan 23, 2014 | General News, H-1B, Non-Immigrant Visas
The story continues. Last year, 13,500 regular H-1B applications were counted in the first week and 5,600 advanced degree applications. This year 5,900 regular applications were received in the first week and 4,500 advanced degree petitions. USCIS reported that in...
by admin | Jan 23, 2014 | General News, H-1B, Non-Immigrant Visas
USCIS announced on January 27, 2011 that it has received a sufficient number of H-1B petitions to reach the statutory cap for fiscal year (FY) 2011. USCIS is notifying the public that january 26, 2011 is the final receipt date for new H-1B specialty occupation...