With recent memorandum to pause Express Entry invitations to Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) and Canadian Experience Class (CEC) for next few months, we explore various options for foreign workers to continue to work and build their path towards permanent residency...

There are an exceptionally high number of employment-based visas available this fiscal year (October 2021 through September 2022). In partnership with the U.S. Department of State, we are committed to attempting to use all these visa numbers. There are many more visas available in the first (priority workers) and second (workers with advanced degrees...

USCIS announced that the initial registration period for the fiscal year 2023 H-1B cap will open at noon Eastern on March 1 and run through noon Eastern on March 18, 2022. During this period, prospective petitioners and representatives will be able to complete and submit their registrations using USCIS online H-1B registration system.

USCIS will...

O USCIS anunciou que o período de registro inicial para o limite H-1B do ano fiscal de 2023 será aberto ao meio-dia, horario leste dos EUA, de 1º de março e será executado até o meio-dia, horario leste dos EUA, de 18 de março de 2022. Durante esse período, os peticionários e representantes em...

USCIS is issuing policy guidance clarifying how it determines eligibility for O-1A nonimmigrants of extraordinary ability, with a focus on individuals in science, technology, engineering, or math (STEM) fields.

The new update also clarifies how USCIS is evaluating evidence that could be submitted in support of petitions for beneficiaries working in STEM fields. In...

Effective immediately, the USCIS is updating the USCIS Policy Manual guidance regarding the criteria that is used to determine whether a case warrants expedited treatment. The USCIS will consider all expedite requests on a case-by-case basis.

New Expedite Policy Highlights

Clarifies the criteria...

Those who are in the United States are not simply citizens and non-citizens. There are a number of immigration statuses in the United States. In fact, there are four of them. Learning about the different U.S. immigration forms’ status can be important in understanding your rights and responsibilities while in the country. It can...

Are you a U.S. citizen with relatives hoping to become U.S. permanent residents? If so, you may be wondering if you can help and how you can help. Fortunately, there are things you can do to help your relatives become U.S. permanent residents, or “green card holders.” Here, we will go through some...