Category: Work In The US
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H-1B DOMESTIC Visa Renewal Coming Soon
The US Department of State is launching a pilot program that will allow H1B visa holders to renew their visas in the US, eliminating the need to travel abroad for an in-person visa interview. The program will begin in January 2024 and is limited to 20,000 H1B visa holders. This is a positive change that […]Read More -
Immigration Status Mismatch
A Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and/or Social Security Administration (SSA) mismatch means that the information your employer entered in E-Verify from your Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, did not match records available to DHS and/or SSA. A DHS and/or SSA mismatch case result does not necessarily mean that you are not authorized to work in the […]Read More -
Why This is a Great Time to Apply for the E-2 Visa
Have you ever dreamed of living and working in the United States? Are you an entrepreneur? If so, we have a category for you called the E-2 Nonimmigrant Visa for investors. What does that mean? It means that if you like business and you either want to buy an existing one in the United States […]Read More -
Requesting Congressional Intervention
When applying for a visa or a green card, sometimes it can take longer than the processing times recommended by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Many people do not know that they can contact their congressional representative to speed up their visa processing time. Members of Congress usually have one or more staffers liaising […]Read More -
Automatic 180-Day Extensions for Certain EAD Renewal Applicants
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that certain applicants who have filed for a renewal of Employment Authorization qualify for an automatic 180-day extension. In other words, noncitizens who have already filed to renew their Employment Authorization Document (EAD) will automatically get 180 more days added to their expiring EAD. This policy change […]Read More -
USCIS Notice to Amend H-1B Regulations
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently proposed to amend its regulations governing H-1B specialty occupation workers to modernize and improve the efficiency of the H-1B program, add benefits and flexibilities, and improve integrity measures. Some of the proposed provisions would narrowly impact other nonimmigrant classifications, including: E-3, F-1, H-2, H-3, L-1, O, P, […]Read More -
Impact of the Executive Order on AI Development on Immigration
In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, the United States is positioning itself to be a global leader in Artificial Intelligence (AI) development, guided by the “Executive Order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence.” This ambitious order not only sets a clear path for the responsible development of AI but […]Read More -
Stateside H-1B Visa Renewal Pilot Program Set to Begin in 2024
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) recently announced that a stateside renewal program is returning for H-1B visas after almost 20 years. The stateside visa renewal program will allow certain H-1B visa holders to renew their visas without having to leave the United States. Overview of the Stateside Pilot Program The stateside visa renewal program […]Read More -
USCIS Policy Update: Clarifications for L-1 Intracompany Transferee Petitions
The L-1 nonimmigrant visa classification allows qualifying U.S. employers to temporarily transfer employees from related foreign offices to locations within the United States. It plays a pivotal role in facilitating the smooth exchange of talent within international organizations. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently issued policy guidance on L-1 intracompany transferee petitions in […]Read More -
USCIS Increases Validity Period for Employment Authorization Documents for Certain Categories
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced a major policy change for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). Employment authorization allows certain noncitizens to legally work in the United States. On one hand, some classes of noncitizens are immediately authorized to work based on the nature of their immigration status. On the other hand, certain […]Read More