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...
Category: I-129
Streamlining H-1B Petitions: USCIS Unveils Online Filing for FY 2025 and Enhanced Organizational Accounts
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...
Navigating the Pitfalls of Visa Extension in the U.S.
Extending your visa in the United States can be a complex process that requires careful attention. Missing your visa extension deadline can lead to serious legal consequences, including the risk of removal. This guide discusses five common mistakes individuals make during the visa extension process and provides insights on how to avoid...
Inflation-Driven Increase in USCIS Premium Processing Fees Announced for 2024
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a final rule that will increase the filing fee for Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing. This change, effective from February 26, 2024, is an inflation adjustment based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers from June 2021 to June 2023....
USCIS Update: Secretary Mayorkas Designates Ukraine for Temporary Protected Status for 18 Months
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services reminds the public that CIS offer immigration services that may help people affected by extreme situations, including the invasion of Ukraine.
The following measures may be available on a case-by-case basis upon request:
Changing...