The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is proposing amendments to H-1B requirements and F-1 program regulations, a rule presently under review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). The proposed changes aim to modernize H-1B requirements and oversight, address cap-gap issues, and offer more flexibility in the F-1 program. Key areas under scrutiny...

The digital age has disrupted the traditional work environment, and with the rise of remote work, employers now face unique challenges concerning workers on H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 visas. From unintentional new job locations to providing notices for Labor Condition Applications (LCA), the regulatory terrain is complex. This article sheds light on the key...

Visa Bulletinは米国の移民ビザのプロセスにおいて重要な役割を果たしています。

 

Visa Bulletinとは

グリーンカードの申請の可能性を詳細に示した月次のチャートです。年間上限140,000のグリーンカードや国別の割り当て制度を考慮し、誰が毎月グリーンカードを申請できるかを示すものです。

 

Visa Bulletinへのアクセス

国務省のウェブサイトで閲覧可能です。

Intro: The journey to securing an immigrant visa can sometimes feel like a maze with unexpected delays. One question echoing in the corridors of every immigration forum is - why does the National Visa Center (NVC) take an eternity to schedule visa interviews?

Here’s a breakdown of the process to help you gain a...

On Sept. 13, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas issued a decision finding the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) Final Rule unlawful and expanding the original July 16, 2021 injunction and order of vacatur to cover the Final Rule. However, the court maintained a partial stay of the...

E-1 અને E-2 વિઝા વર્ગીકરણ આંતરરાષ્ટ્રીય વેપાર અથવા રોકાણમાં રોકાયેલા વિદેશી નાગરિકો માટે યુનાઇટેડ સ્ટેટ્સમાં રહેવા અને કામ કરવા માટે અનન્ય માર્ગો પ્રદાન કરે છે. જો કે, આ વિઝા શ્રેણીઓ કાયમી નિવાસ (ગ્રીન કાર્ડ) મેળવવા માંગતા લોકો માટે સીધી રીતે ડિઝાઇન કરવામાં આવી નથી. E-1 અથવા E-2 સ્ટેટસ પર હોય ત્યારે ગ્રીન કાર્ડ મેળવવા...

The Visa Bulletin plays a pivotal role in the U.S. immigration process. Here are the answers to some of the most frequently asked questions surrounding the visa bulletin and its importance.

1. Defining the Visa Bulletin

What exactly is the visa bulletin? The Visa Bulletin is a monthly chart detailing the availability of green cards. Given...

USCIS has updated its Policy Manual to offer clearer guidance on the evidence evaluated for EB-1 immigrant visa classifications, specifically for those demonstrating extraordinary ability (E11) and those who are outstanding professors or researchers (E12). This revised guidance emphasizes evidence relevant to STEM fields and aims to help petitioners submit the most suitable evidence...

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services reminds affirmative asylum applicants that, starting today, you must bring an interpreter to your asylum interview if you are not fluent in English or wish to proceed with your interview in a language other than English.

If you need an interpreter and do not bring one, or if your interpreter...

Introduction

The E-1 and E-2 visa classifications offer unique pathways for foreign nationals engaged in international trade or investments to reside and work in the United States. However, these visa categories are not directly designed for those seeking permanent residence (green cards). That said, there are alternative routes to obtaining a green card while...