Category: H-1B Visa
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Tips and Preparation for a US Visa Interview
Applying for a visa in the United States is rather similar to applying for citizenship. The process can be lengthy and arduous. Just like applying for citizenship, visa applicants will undergo an interview when they arrive at the consulate. If you are new to the process, it is important to familiarize yourself with this part…
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What does the future look like for the H-1B Visa Program?
What does the future look like for the H-1B Visa Program? Recent reports from the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP) show that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is denying H-1B visa petitions at higher rates than ever. NFAP reports show in 2015 H-1B visas were being denied at a rate of 6%. This…
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U.S. Corporations Join Forces and Voices for immigration reform
2019 Sees a growing number of U.S. Corporations join immigration corporate roundtables to get their voices heard It’s not easy to deliver Immigration news without mentioning the recent activities of the Trump administration. The focus of the news has over recent months largely concentrated on policies and protocols instigated to stem the numbers of immigrants…
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USCIS Completes Data Entry of FY2020 H-1B Cap-Subject Petitions
USCIS completed data entry for al FY2020 H-1B cap-subject petitions selected in the lottery and will begin returning all unselected H-1B cap-subject petitions. Additionally, USCIS may transfer some Form I-129 H-1B cap-subject petitions between the VSC and CSC. View document here.
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Changes to H-1B Visa Petition Process
The Department of Homeland Security recently released a new set of rules regarding H-1B visa petitions. Set to become effective after April 1st, 2019, the rules lay out additional requirements for those seeking a visa on the basis of specialized or highly-advanced employment.
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The Department of Homeland Security Announces New Rules for H-1B Visas
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently released a new rule for public inspection that would change cap-regulations for H-1B petitions. The amended rule would also impact people eligible for the advanced degree exemption.
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Trump Claims a “Path to Citizenship” Is Coming to H-1B Holders
Since 2016, the Trump Administration has executed several bold and controversial reforms that have complicated the immigration process for countless migrants and asylum-seekers. Many of the president’s new policies have faced intense public scrutiny and backlash, including the family separation policy that was introduced in early 2018. Currently, the nation waits with baited breaths for…
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Trump Administration Wants to Change H-1B Program
A proposal that was released by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says it would like to increase the number of H-1B visa recipients with master’s degrees or higher level degrees. The proposal also mentions the Department’s intent to make applicants register online for their H-1B visas.