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Tag: H-1B Visas

  • Concurrent Employment for NIV Status

    Concurrent employment allows a nonimmigrant visa holder to work for multiple employers simultaneously under the same visa category. Each employer must file a separate petition and receive the requisite approvals from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Essentially, an individual can work for more than one employer, but each employment relationship must be independently […]
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  • Get Your H-1B Visa Stamped Without Leaving the U.S.

    This is huge! You may soon be able to get your H-1B visa stamped without leaving the US. The stateside visa renewal option will initially be available for 20,000 temporary visa holders. The State Department also intends to extend interview waivers, further streamlining the process. State Department officials recently announced that a select number of […]
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  • FAQ: H-1B Updates from USCIS for the Coming Year

    H-1B status is a non-immigrant visa category in the United States that allows employers to hire foreign workers in specialized occupations, typically requiring a bachelor’s degree or higher. It enables foreign professionals to work temporarily in the U.S. for the sponsoring employer and is often used in fields such as technology, science, engineering, and healthcare. […]
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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 […]
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  • 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, […]
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  • 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 […]
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  • Can You Hold Nonimmigrant Status AND TPS?

    Many people are unsure if they can hold nonimmigrant status and Temporary Protected Status (TPS) simultaneously. The short answer is yes, you can hold both statuses at the same time, as long as you remain eligible for both. This means, in order to maintain both statuses, you must comply with each of the separate guidelines […]
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  • Visa Dropbox Appointment: Everything You Need to Know

    When applying for a U.S. visa, one necessary step involves attending an in-person visa interview. During this session, a consular officer will evaluate your qualification for the visa. You may be asked about several topics such as the purpose of your travel, employment, financial standing, educational background, and your familial and residential circumstances. The primary […]
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  • H-1B1 Visa: Free Trade Agreement Professional

    A sub-category of the H-1B category is the H-1B1 program, which provides for the temporary employment of nonimmigrant aliens in specialty occupations from Chile and Singapore. Current laws limit the annual number of qualifying foreign workers who may be issued an H-1B1 visa to 6,800 with 1,400 from Chile and 5,400 from Singapore.  Basic Requirements […]
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  • Updates on the FY 2024 H-1B Lottery

    On March 27, 2023, USCIS announced it had received enough electronic registrations during the initial registration period to reach the fiscal year (FY) 2024 H-1B cap, including the advanced degree exemption (master’s cap). USCIS announced last week that it received a whopping 780,884 total registrations for the lottery. For context, last year USCIS received 483,927 […]
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