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In response to a significant number of H-1B visa lotter entries, and a number being multiple entries for the same prospective petitioner, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has begun taking steps to combat fraud in the process. Prospec… Read More

Recently, there has been a lot of confusion about H-4 Employment Authorization Document (EAD) cards due to media reports stating that H-4 visa holders are eligible to work. This news article is an example. The media reports discuss a lawsuit filed by… Read More

On September 14, International Medical Graduate Taskforce (IMGT) Representative Attorney Sarah K. Peterson testified before the Senate Committee on the Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, and Border Safety in support of immigration re… Read More

USCIS recently announced that the fiscal year (FY) 2023 H-1B Cap – the congressionally-mandated quota of 65,000 regular H-1B visas and 20,000 advanced-degree H-1B visas – has been reached. USCIS has updated all non-selected registrants… Read More

Recently U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the initial registration period for the fiscal year 2023 H-1B cap will open at noon Eastern on March 1, 2022 and will close at noon Eastern on March 18, 2022. During this perio… Read More

The Secretary of State has authorized consular officers through the end of 2022 to waive the in-person interview requirement for certain nonimmigrant visa applicants. This new waiver applies to applicants who have a petition approved by U.S. Citizens… Read More

Recently USCIS shared a presentation on the H-1B Visa Program. The presentation explains topics ranging from eligibility criteria, filing fees, change of status, and more. To view the presentation click here: USCIS PowerPoint re H-1B Visa Program For… Read More

Spouses of H-1B and L-1 visa beneficiaries have been disproportionately affected by the USCIS processing delays for work authorization. This has caused several H-4 and L-2 beneficiaries to lose their jobs, harming not only the foreign national, but U… Read More