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...
Navigating visa stamping poses a particular challenge. In cases where an individual's stamp has expired or their visa category has changed, securing a new one while abroad becomes necessary. However, securing appointments at U.S. consulates during the holiday season can be challenging due to limited operating hours and high demand. To mitigate...
The U.S. State Department is initiating a pilot program allowing a limited number of H-1B specialty occupation workers to renew their visas domestically from January. This program is part of broader measures to reduce wait times for U.S. travel. Initially, the program will be available to 20,000 visa holders, enabling them to...
The H-1B visa program, a critical pathway for skilled foreign workers to contribute to the U.S. economy, is poised for significant change. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently announced a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPR), signaling a pivotal shift in how the program will operate. This article delves into the proposed...
The Department of State plans to start renewing H-1B nonimmigrant visas within the United States for specific applicants through a pilot program in early 2024. This initiative, currently under review by the Office of Management and Budget, marks a shift from the current practice where visa renewals are processed only at U.S....
The Biden Administration's recently proposed H-1B visa rule strikingly mirrors some of the restrictive language from a 2020 Trump rule. This move, aimed at limiting foreign-born professionals, especially scientists and engineers, has garnered criticism from many.
Key Points:
- The new rule indicates a tighter definition...
