The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently updated its policy guidance for O-1 nonimmigrant visa applicants, clarifying the evidentiary requirements and adding new examples for individuals in critical and emerging technologies. Effective immediately, these updates aim to modernize pathways for experts in fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), aligning with the...
USCIS Updates O-1 Visa Guidance: What Experts in Emerging Technologies Need to Know
On Jan. 8, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued guidance in the Policy Manual, Vol. 2, Part M, to clarify how USCIS evaluates evidence to determine eligibility for O-1 nonimmigrant visas for individuals with extraordinary ability or achievement, including adding examples of evidence for individuals...
USCIS Updates Policy Manual: New Customer Service Options for Form I-589 and I-881 Applicants
On January 7, 2025, USCIS issued updated guidance in its Policy Manual, streamlining customer service options for applicants filing Form I-589 (Application for Asylum and Withholding of Removal) and Form I-881 (Application for Suspension of Deportation or Special Rule Cancellation of Removal under NACARA). This update also extends to individuals undergoing credible...
ABC’s OF H-1Bs (THIS IS PART 2 OF AN 7 PART SERIES). HOW MUCH DO PROSPECTIVE H-1B EMPLOYERS NEED TO PAY TO H-1B EMPLOYEES AND WHY THE FEDERALLY MANDATED PREVAILING WAGE IS SO IMPORTANT.
Employers who seek to hire an H-1B nonimmigrant in a specialty occupation must first make a filing with the Department of Labor (DOL) and obtain a Labor Condition Application (LCA). The LCA, among other things, must specify the number of workers sought, the occupational classification in which...
Época de apresentação de pedidos DE H-1B ENTRA A TODO VAPOR PARA EMPREGADORES H-1B E FUTUROS FUNCIONÁRIOS H-1B.
A época de apresentação de pedidos DE H-1Bestá a todo vapor, enquanto o Serviço de Cidadania e Imigração dos EUA (USCIS) se prepara para abrir seu período de registro eletrônico. Os empregadores que solicita petições sujeitas a limite de H-1B devem primeiro registrar-se eletronicamente e pagar a taxa de registro de H-1B...
Trump Calls H-1B Visa Program ‘Great’ Amid MAGA Debate on Skilled Immigration
President-elect Donald Trump expressed strong support for the H-1B visa program, describing it as "great" and acknowledging its importance for U.S. businesses. This comes amidst a heated MAGA debate over the program, which allows employers to hire highly skilled foreign workers. Allies like Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy defended the program, emphasizing...
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Important Update on Form I-693 for Green Card Applicants
Are you applying for a green card in the U.S.? Learn about the updated Form I-693 requirements, including its indefinite validity for forms signed by a civil surgeon on or after November 1, 2023. Understand the process, required documents, and the importance of submitting a sealed Form I-693 with your application. Download...
The Biggest Changes Under the New H-1B Modernization Rules
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently finalized updates to the H-1B visa program, marking some of the most significant changes in years. These changes, effective January 17, 2025, aim to address longstanding issues such as fraud prevention, process inefficiencies, and regulatory clarity for employers and foreign workers. Below, we break...
Canada Ends Flagpoling for Work and Study Permits at the Border
Effective December 23, 2024, the Government of Canada has announced that work and study permits will no longer be issued at ports of entry through the practice known as "flagpoling." This change is part of Canada’s Border Plan, aimed at improving the efficiency and security of the border while maintaining the integrity...