In Canada, the process of hiring a temporary foreign worker (TFW) is determined by the wage you plan to offer, classified into high-wage and low-wage positions based on the provincial or territorial median hourly wages. To hire a TFW, employers must apply for a Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA), which varies depending...
Alternative Work Visa Options in the US for Foreign Nationals: What to Consider When the H-1B Lottery Fails You (ABC’s H-1B series final series)
Each year, many foreign nationals apply for H-1B visas to work and live in the United States. However, with the annual H-1B visa lottery and the limited number of visas available, many qualified candidates may be left without a visa. This is why it's important to explore other work visa options that...
USCIS Announces Completion of FY 2025 H-1B Selection Process and Important Filing Updates
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has completed the initial H-1B electronic registration selection process for the fiscal year (FY) 2025. With enough registrations received to meet the H-1B cap, including the advanced degree exemption, USCIS has selected sufficient candidates and notified prospective petitioners eligible to file H-1B cap-subject petitions.
米国市民の申請書を通してソーシャルセキュリティナンバーの更新がスムーズに
米国移民局（USCIS）は、2024年4月1日から、米国市民になるための申請書（N-400）を提出する申請者向けに、フォーム上でのソーシャルセキュリティーナンバー（社会保障番号）の発行やカードの再発行を要求し、ステータスを更新できるオプションが追加されたことを発表しました。これにより、今後、米国市民となる申請者は、The Social Security Administration（SSA）のオフィスを訪れる必要がなくなります。ただし、SSAは必要に応じて追加情報を要求する場合がありますので、その際には適切に対応してください。また、以前のフォーム（09/17/19版）を使用した申請者は、このオプションが含まれていないため利用できません。04/01/24改訂版フォームにのみ含まれているので、該当する方は再度ご確認ください。また、改訂版を使用し、郵送の他にオンラインでの提出も可能になっています。フォームN-400をオンラインで提出するためには、申請者はまずUSCISオンラインアカウントを作成する必要があります。このアカウントを使用して、フォームの提出や手数料の支払いができるだけでなく、審査プロセス全体を通じて保留中の申請の状況をオンライン上で追跡することも可能です。安全性の高い方法でこのオンラインサービスが提供されており、アカウントの設定には費用はかかりません。セキュリティが確保されたオンライン通信を通じてUSCISと連絡を取り、さまざまな機能によりアクセスしやすくわかりやすく提供されています。
Introduction of Updated Form N-400 for Naturalization Applications
Starting April 1, 2024, the USCIS is set to introduce an updated version of Form N-400, the Application for Naturalization, aligning with the new fee rule. This revised form will feature significant changes, including the addition of a gender X option to acknowledge diverse gender identities, while also eliminating various other fields....
USCIS Announces FY 2025 H-1B Cap Season Closures, Filing Location Changes, and New Fees
The initial registration period for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 H-1B cap closed on March 25, 2024, with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) preparing to randomly select registrations to meet the numerical allocations. Notably, from April 1, 2024, USCIS mandates that all H-1B and H-1B1 Form I-129 petitions be...
USCIS Policy Manual Update for New Fee Schedule and Request Requirements
USCIS has updated its Policy Manual effective April 1, 2024, to incorporate the new Fee Schedule and Changes to Certain Other Immigration Benefit Request Requirements as outlined in the Final Rule published on January 31, 2024. This update affects all applications and petitions postmarked from April 1 onwards, adjusting to new form...
Streamlining Naturalization: USCIS Expands EBE Program for Social Security Updates
Starting April 1, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will expand the Enumeration Beyond Entry (EBE) program to include the new edition of the Form N-400, Application for Naturalization. Applicants using the form with an edition date of April 1, 2024, can now request an original or replacement Social Security number (SSN)...
Clarifying USCIS Expedite Requests: New Policy Guidance Updates
The USCIS has updated its Policy Manual to clarify procedures for expedite requests related to government interests, emergencies, and urgent travel needs. It specifies how expedite requests are considered for public safety, national interest, or security, particularly emphasizing deference to federal agency assessments. For travel, it outlines considerations for expediting Form I-131...
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