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News & EventsUSCIS Confirms FY 2024 H-1B Cap Reached: What’s Next for Petitioners?
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed the attainment of the congressionally established quotas for the fiscal year (FY) 2024. This includes both the standard cap of 65,000 H-1B visas and the additional 20,000 visas under the U.S....
Legal Implications of Visa Quota Exhaustion: Insights from Babaria, et al. v. Blinken, et al.
In a series of consolidated appeals, the courts upheld the district courts’ decisions to deny injunctive relief sought by a collective of Indian nationals with approved EB-2 petitions, each entrenched in a protracted visa queue for over a decade. These individuals...
The L-1 Visa: Bridging Global Talent for Multinational Enterprises
At the crossroads of international business lies the L-1 visa, a linchpin in the realm of multinational operations. This non-immigrant visa category serves as a conduit for companies, allowing them to seamlessly transfer pivotal employees from a foreign branch, parent...
The Era of Paperless Visas in the United States
The United States is gearing up to launch “paperless visas” globally, a pioneering move by the Biden administration after successfully piloting the concept in Dublin. This signals a potential departure from the traditional practice of stamped or pasted visas in...
Unlocking Opportunity: The H-1B Visa – Bridging Specialized Skills and Employment in the U.S.
The H-1B visa, a key component of U.S. immigration policy, enables employers to hire foreign nationals in the U.S. in specialty occupations, spanning fields like technology, healthcare, and engineering. Reserved for individuals with specialized skills, it mandates at...
USCIS Enhances Applicant Experience through myProgress Expansion
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently announced the expansion of myProgress, formerly recognized as personalized processing times, to facilitate a smoother application process for individuals filing Form I-821, Application for Temporary...
Understanding Statutory Numbers for Preference Immigrant Visas in December
The allocation and availability of immigrant numbers are crucial facets for individuals navigating the process of obtaining preference immigrant visas. The December bulletin released by the U.S. Department of State sheds light on this aspect, providing guidance on...
USCIS Alters Filing Procedure for Form I-907 Alongside Form I-140
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a significant adjustment in the filing location for Form I-907, the Request for Premium Processing, when submitted together with Form I-140, the Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers. Effective November...
Countries Added and Updated: H-2A and H-2B Visa Eligibility Effective November 9, 2023
In a significant move, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), in collaboration with the Department of State (DOS), has unveiled the updated lists of countries whose nationals are eligible to participate in the H-2A and H-2B visa programs in the upcoming year. This...
Boosting Workforce: U.S. Unveils Additional H-2B Visas for 2024!
In a bid to meet the demand for temporary nonagricultural workers, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Labor (DOL) have announced an additional 64,716 H-2B temporary worker visas for Fiscal Year 2024, supplementing the mandated 66,000...