Category: Work In The US

Recently, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a policy guidance clarifying how it evaluates evidence to determine eligibility for O-1B nonimmigrants of extraordinary ability in the arts and nonimmigrants of extraordinary achievement in the motion picture or television industry. This guidance, contained in Volume 2 of the Policy Manual, is effective immediately. In its […]

Preparing for the H-1B Visa Lottery in 2023 can be daunting. But with the right advice, it doesn’t have to be! Watch this video to learn what you need to do now to increase your chances of getting one of the coveted 85,000 visas available. The H-1B category is designated for temporary professionals to work […]

Recently, several states and localities have passed Equal Pay Transparency (EPT) laws, which could have an impact on the PERM process for employers conducting labor market testing efforts within those states. EPT rules are not uniform and differ by locality, with some not requiring that salary information be part of the published job posting but […]

Our Managing Partner, Rosanna Berardi, talks about the H-1B lottery. The H-1B category is designated for temporary professionals to work in the U.S. in a specialty occupation, which is generally defined as a position that requires at least a Bachelors degree or the equivalent. The applicant must prove eligibility for the H-1B category with documentation […]

Recent widespread layoffs, primarily in the technology sector, have left many H-1B workers and other nonimmigrant workers with questions regarding their options to lawfully remain in the United States after being terminated. In response to the increasing number of layoffs, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released an update on the options for nonimmigrant workers […]

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that the initial registration period for the fiscal year 2024 H-1B cap will open at noon (Eastern Time) on March 1 and run through noon (Eastern Time) on March 17, 2023. During this period, prospective petitioners and representatives will be able to complete and submit their registrations […]

The Department of State (DOS) recently announced that it is extending its policy to waive in-person consular interviews for certain nonimmigrant applicants through December 31, 2023. Consular officers will have the authority to waive the interview requirement on a case-by-case basis for both first-time and renewing applicants. Individuals who hold the following nonimmigrant visa categories […]

On January 12, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it is implementing its final phase of premium processing expansion for Form I-140, Immigration Petition for Alien Workers, under the EB-1 and EB-2 preference categories. This final phase applies to all new (initial) petitions, in addition to all previously filed Form I-140 petitions […]

On January 5, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced new processes for qualifying Cubans, Haitians, and Nicaraguans with U.S. based supporters to travel by air and temporarily stay in the United States. Those coming in under this process may also apply for work authorization. In addition, DHS announced the removal of the numerical […]

Our Managing Partner, Rosanna Berardi, talks about the U.S. entry vaccine requirement extension. If you have any questions, contact Berardi Immigration Law today. We would love to hear from you.