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Category: Important Announcements

The FY 2022 H1B Cap

The FY 2022 H1B Cap Has Been Reached USCIS has received enough electronic registrations during the initial FY 2022 H1B Cap registration period to reach the FY 2022 H1B Cap numerical allocations including the master’s  cap exemption. USCIS randomly selected from among the registrations properly submitted to reach the cap and has  notified all prospective petitioners with selected registrations that

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Immigration Related Updates from India

India Travel Update As India is in the midst of a second and sweeping COVID-19 wave, scheduled international commercial passenger services remain closed. However, international scheduled flights are permitted on select routes on a case-by-case basis. India has established “air transport bubble” arrangements with certain countries (such as the U.S., France, Canada amongst others) by which the air carriers of

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The FY 2022 H1B Cap Registration Period Has Ended!

The 2022 H1B Cap Registration Period Has Ended! USCIS will conduct computer-generated random selection, aka Lottery, to select regular quota filing registrants, then the master’s quota filing registrants. USCIS will notify employers by March 31 and let them know whether their petitions have been selected in the Lottery. If chosen, employers will have up to 90 days to file an

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Am I Eligible for DACA?

What is Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)? DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) is a U.S. immigration policy that provides a quasi-legal status and employment authorization to certain individuals unlawfully present in the United States after being brought to the country as children. Individuals may qualify for DACA if they: Were under the age of 31 as of June

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FY 2022 H-1B Cap Registration Begins March 9, 2021

The FY 2022 H-1B Cap Registration period will begin 12pmET March 9, 2021, and end 12pmET March 25, 2021. The FY 2022 H-1B Cap Registration period will begin 12pmET March 9, 2021, and end 12pmET March 25, 2021. The USCIS will notify employers by March 31 and let them know whether their petitions have been selected in the Lottery. If

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