USCIS is no Longer Applying the Public Charge Rule Applicants and petitioners should not provide information or evidence related solely to the Public Charge Final Rule. Applicants for adjustment of status should not submit Form I-944, Declaration of Self Sufficiency,...
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FY 2022 H-1B Cap Registration Begins March 9, 2021
The FY 2022 H-1B Cap Registration period will begin at 12pmET on March 9, 2021, and end at 12pmET on March 25, 2021.
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Employers Prepare For H-1B Season!
Employers Prepare! The FY 2022 H-1B Cap Registration Begins March 9, 2021 The H-1B visa is one of the most coveted non-immigrant visas due to foreign nationals' ability to have dual intent (the intent to enter the U.S. on a temporary work visa and obtain an adjustment...
Federal restrictions eased over work visas
The Trump administration issued significant concessions in August relating to immigration restrictions announced in June. The president signed an order on June 22, banning migrants' entry through the end of 2020 in specific visa categories, including L-1B visas for...
What you should know about L-1 visas
The L-1 visa program has been invaluable for multinational businesses. It’s important to understand how this program can benefit your business and to understand some of the challenges the program is currently facing. Who is the L-1 visa for? The L-1 visa is a...
Why am I receiving an RFE for my H-1B visa petition?
You worked with your boss to submit your H-1B employment visa petition. A couple months have gone by, and now – instead of receiving your H-1B approval – the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has sent you something called an...
USCIS reaches H-1B cap Litwin & Smith ready to file your H1B Petition
A sufficient number of registrations have been received for the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to fill its annual allotment of H-1B nonimmigrant specialty employee visas for the upcoming fiscal year. The agency caps applications at...
New application process for H-1B visas begins March 1
A new electronic registration process for the overhauled H-1B visa system is now ready for the fiscal year 2021 lottery. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) says the new system is an easier-to-use streamlined process. The USCIS says the new...
H-1B visas in 2020: More expensive and more stringent?
The H-1B visa program has already been the subject of some high-profile change. That includes the new electronic registration requirement with $10 fee, its impact on the lottery and reports of ever-increasing application denials. The tumult may not end any time...
Immigrants to be denied visas if they can’t afford health care
The current administration said it would deny visas to immigrants who are unable to prove they can pay for their own health insurance or medical costs once they become official residents of the United States.The administration justified the move by saying immigrants...
How is a national interest waiver visa different from others?
Individuals from other countries seek work opportunities in the U.S. for many reasons. However, there are many restrictions and guidelines to be aware of. These revolve around the professional qualifications of the individual applying for that specific work...

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