U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced today that certain foreign students can now file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, online. 

F-1 students seeking optional practical training (OPT) directly related to their major area of study are eligible to apply for employment authorization online if they are filing under one of these categories:

Have you considered whether you are legally eligible to receive a U.S. immigration visa or adjustment of status to become a legal permanent resident? In order to become a legal permanent resident in the U.S., you must be able to demonstrate that you are eligible for such status. Some things can make an...

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced updated guidance for adjudicating requests for P-1A nonimmigrant classification for internationally recognized athletes.

The guidance clarifies the meaning of the phrase “major United States sports league or team” as used in the regulations, 8 CFR 214.2(p)(4)(ii)(B), and specific to internationally recognized athletes, a category that is distinct from the...

An H-1B visa is an employment-based, non-immigrant visa. It is granted to temporary workers in the U.S. More specifically, it is issued to individuals within specialized occupations that require the theoretical and practical application of specialized knowledge. The occupation must require a bachelor’s degree or an equivalent. With this employment-based visa, the employer...

H-1B Initial Electronic Registration Selection Process Completed

USCIS has received enough electronic registrations during the initial registration period to reach the fiscal year (FY) 2022 H-1B numerical allocations (H-1B cap) including the advanced degree exemption (master’s cap). USCIS randomly selected from among the registrations properly submitted to reach the cap. USCIS have notified...