by admin | Nov 12, 2019 | Employment Based Immigrant Visa, General News, H-1B, Immigration News, Latest News, Non-Immigrant Visas
In a previous article, we noted that a proposed rule by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to rescind employment authorization for spouses of H-1B workers remained under federal review at the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). This was in response...
by admin | Nov 6, 2019 | Employment Based Immigrant Visa, Family Based Immigrant Visa, General News, Immigrant Visas, Immigration News, Latest News, Non-Immigrant Visas, Visas
On November 2, 2019, a federal judge in Portland, Oregon granted a preliminary injunction that prevented a rule established by the Trump administration requiring immigrants to prove they will have health insurance or will have the ability to pay for their medical care...
by admin | Nov 6, 2019 | Employment Based Immigrant Visa, General News, Immigration News, L-1, Latest News, Non-Immigrant Visas, Visas
The Department of State recently updated its guidelines regarding the review of Blanket L visa applications, stating that applicants must demonstrate their eligibility by “clear and convincing evidence.” Further, consular officers are directed by the new...
by admin | Nov 1, 2019 | Employment Based Immigrant Visa, General News, Immigrant Visas, Immigration News, Latest News, Non-Immigrant Visas, Visas
Beginning on December 2, 2019, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will require an increased fee for premium processing for certain employment-based petitions. The fee will increase from $1,410 to $1,440 for Form I-129, Petition for a...
by admin | Oct 18, 2019 | Bulletin, Employment Based Immigrant Visa, General News, Immigrant Visas, Immigration News, Latest News
The Department of State (DOS) has issued its November 2019 Visa Bulletin. Most notably, there have been steady advancements for nearly all chargeability areas. EB-1-Worldwide: China: Priority date of February 1, 2017 (Advancement of 93 days)...
by admin | Oct 18, 2019 | Employment Based Immigrant Visa, Family Based Immigrant Visa, General News, Immigrant Visas, Immigration News, Latest News, Visas
Beginning on November 3, 2019, according to a presidential proclamation, the U.S. Department of State will suspend issuance of immigrant visas to foreign nationals who are applying at U.S. consulates that are unable to show that they will have unsubsidized health...
