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USCIS UPDATE: SAVE Records Disposal
On May 14, 2021, USCIS will dispose of SAVE records that are more than 10 years old, which are those dated on or before Dec. 31, 2010. SAVE users have until May 10, 2021, to download case information from the Historic Records Report if they want to retain information about these SAVE cases.
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USCIS UPDATE: Completing Form I-9 for Employees with Extended Work Authorization under DACA
When completing Form I-9, employees may choose to present their unexpired Form I-766, Employment Authorization Document (EAD) with Category code of C33 that was issued on or after July 28, 2020, along with an I-797 Extension Notice issued by USCIS that shows a one-year extension of their deferred action and work authorization under Deferred...
Funding the Future: Economic Aid Act Adds Software and Computing Services to the Consolidated Appropriations Act
On December 27, 2020, the Economic Aid to Hard-Hit Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Venues Act (the “Economic Aid Act”) was passed within the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (“2021 Appropriations Act”). The Economic Aid Act and the 2021 Appropriations Act contain several changes important to PPP borrowers and “new” borrowers—either first time or second draw....
What Is the Visa Bulletin?
If you have submitted your U.S. Green Card or visa application, you are likely anxious to hear back as to when your application will be approved and when your Green Card or visa issued. If your application was for a Green Card or visa category that is subject to a quota, you were...
GOOD NEWS FOR COMPUTER PROGRAMMERS WHO ARE H-1B WANT TO BE’S IN THE H-1B LOTTERY REGISTRATION COMING IN MARCH 2021.
On December 16th, the US Court of Appeals overturned the USCIS’ denial of an H-1B visa petition as “arbitrary and capricious” in a case called Innova Solutions Inc. v Baran (Innova).[1]
Here are the facts ... Innova wanted to hire a citizen of India with a bachelor’s degree as a computer programmer and petitioned for...
USCIS ANNOUNCES: FY 2022 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens on March 9
Today, the USCIS announced that the initial registration period for the FY2022 H-1B Cap Lottery will open at 12:00 noon (ET) on March 9th and run through 12:00 noon (ET) on March 25th. During this time, prospective H-1B employers and H-1B beneficiaries can submit their registrations for the H-1B Lottery. As we say here...
DHS Announces the 2022 Cap Lottery Submission Deadline and Delays the Effective Date of the H-1B Wage Priority Selection Rule.
Today, the USCIS announced that the initial registration period for the FY2022 H-1B Cap Lottery will open at 12:00 noon (ET) on March 9th and run through 12:00 noon (ET) on March 25th. During this time, prospective H-1B employers and H-1B beneficiaries can submit their registrations for the H-1B Lottery. As we say here...
USCIS ANNOUNCES: FY 2022 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens on March 9
USCIS announced that the initial registration period for the fiscal year (FY) 2022 H-1B cap will open at noon (ET) on 3/9 and run through noon (ET) on 3/25. During this period, prospective petitioners and representatives will be able to fill out petitioner and beneficiary information and submit their registrations.
A confirmation number will be assigned to each registration submitted for the FY 2022 H-1B cap. This number is used solely to track registrations; you cannot use...
Webinar: H-1B 2021 – Updates & Filing Process (View Recording)
USCIS has received a sufficient number of petitions needed to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa U.S. advanced degree exemption, known as the master’s cap, for fiscal year (FY) 2021.
USCIS have completed sending non-selection notifications to registrants’ online accounts. The status for registrations properly submitted for...
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