Essential Guide for Successful 2026 H-1B Applications
An analysis of the transformative changes to the H-1B visa program in 2025/2026, including the $100,000 fee, weighted selection process, social media vetting, and entrepreneurial pathways.
USCIS Increases Fees for Immigration Cases on April 1, 2024
The Department of Homeland Security announced a significant increase in USCIS filing fees that will start on April 1, 2024. The new rule also changes the timeline for premium processing cases, alters availability for fee waivers, and makes other changes in processing for immigration cases. We recommend that people file their immigration case before April 1, 2024 to save money.
Summary of Work Visas in the United States
The United States has long been a destination for professionals, entrepreneurs, and individuals seeking opportunities to work and contribute to its diverse and vibrant economy. Whether you're a treaty trader, an extraordinary artist, or a specialized knowledge employee, the U.S. offers various work visas designed to accommodate different qualifications, skills, and goals. In this comprehensive guide, we'll explore the most common work visas available and the qualifications, application processes, job duties, length of stay, and extension options associated with each.
NEW Visa Revalidation Process WILL allow Visa Stamp renewals without leaving the United States
An official of the U.S. State Department official said in an interview that the agency is creating a pilot program to allow certain foreign nationals to revalidate their visa stamps within the United States, without having to travel abroad and apply at a U.S. embassy or consulate abroad. This pil...
USCIS Announced Expansion of Premium Processing
By Andrea Lee The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the expansion of premium processing service to more case types. Premium processing is an expedited adjudication service for specific types of forms filed with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). It is currently a...
Trump Proclamations Extend and Expand Travel Ban to Immigrants, Workers, and their Families
☎ 425.250.8110 | ✉ Contact Us President Donald Trump issued a proclamation on June 22, 2020 that furthered the Administration's ongoing efforts to prevent the entry to the United States of foreign workers and their families. Proclamation 10052 prohibits admission by foreign workers abroad who hav...
Today is first day of h-1b cap lottery for 2020
Today, April 1 2019, is the first day of the new H-1B cap season. Unfortunately, we expect that all H-1B visas for the entire year will be gone by April 5, 2019. Congress authorized only 65,000 H-1B visas for the entire country for the entire year. For those with a master's or higher degree fr...
Amended H1B Policy Impacts Traveling Workers
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service ("USCIS") issued a new policy, requiring employers to file amended H1B petitions when the worksite location changes. This final guidance requires information technology, management consulting, and other project-based companies to spend more o...