Understanding the Requirements for H-1B Visa Sponsorship
In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the H-1B visa, an integral aspect of U.S. immigration that holds significant importance for professionals across the globe. This information is especially pertinent for companies considering sponsorship and individuals aspiring to work in the United...
The White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs is currently reviewing a rule that would revise visa application fees for the first time since 2016. This rule focuses on immigrants and temporary foreign workers. In the draft regulations released last year, there were proposals for a 40% increase in fees across...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is set to implement significant enhancements to the H-1B visa application process for FY 2025. These updates are strategically designed to enhance the customer experience and streamline the submission process. They will have a considerable impact on companies, legal representatives, and applicants. The introduction of...
In February, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will launch online organizational accounts and make Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, available for online filing for H-1B petitioners for fiscal year (FY) 2025.
What You Need to Know
All legal representative account holders and all organizations with an H-1B registrant account, as well as new users, will experience new...
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...
As we edge closer to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, healthcare employers should gear up for the H-1B visa cap season. However, there's a silver lining for many in the healthcare sector: the possibility of being exempt from the H-1B cap. This exemption could be a game-changer for healthcare systems and hospitals...
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services on Dec 6, 2019, announced a requirement for employers seeking to file H-1B cap-subject petitions, including those eligible for the advanced degree exemption, to first electronically register and pay the associated $10.00 H-1B registration fee before filing a petition. USCIS will open an initial registration period for...
The U.S. Department of State has recently announced an exciting pilot program aimed at assessing the feasibility of domestic visa renewals for certain nonimmigrant visa categories. This innovative approach, starting January 29, 2024, and concluding on April 1, 2024, could significantly impact global visa wait times.
Who is Eligible?
The U.S. State Department's pilot program, set for January 29 to April 1, 2024, allows specific H-1B visa holders to renew their visas within the U.S. Targeting 20,000 participants, it focuses on those with visas issued by Mission Canada or India during certain periods. The pilot, aimed at easing global visa wait...
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) 2024.
USCIS will send non-selection notices to registrants through their online accounts...
