by Matthew | Jan 30, 2019 | Immigration Blog
USCIS is officially reversing the order in which H-1B visa are selected under the H1b visa lottery 2019. Starting April 1, 2019, USCIS will first select H-1B petitions for all beneficiaries, including those eligible for the advanced degree exception (that is, the...
by Matthew | Jan 14, 2019 | Immigration Blog
This article explains the H1B 2019 changes and proposed rules affecting the program. Premium processing is suspended, there are new LCA requirements, and the lottery selection process may be changing. The H1B visa is a highly sought-after immigration category....
by Matthew | May 16, 2018 | Immigration Blog
USCIS Completes Data Entry of H-1B Cap Subject Petitions for Fiscal Year 2019 As part of our ongoing H-1B visa services, we are notifying our clients of important news. On May 15, 2018, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (“USCIS”)...
by Matthew | Jan 17, 2018 | Immigration Blog
The Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) released its regulatory agenda in December, and it contains changes that will affect H-1B visas. The two most significant changes are a proposed pre-registration for H-1B visa cap selection process, known as the...
by Matthew | Jan 16, 2018 | Immigration Blog
In recent days, the H1B news has been extremely pessimistic. The new administration’s memos and executive orders issued in 2017 have increased scrutiny and rigid enforcement of the H1B program. Fortunately, there are practical steps that can be taken to better...