by admin | May 31, 2015 | General News, H-1B, Non-Immigrant Visas
We are disseminating a very important announcement for H-1b Holders about NEW REGULATIONS REGARDING H-1B AMENDMENTS. The following are excerpts along with our comments from the USCIS Memo. In a nutshell, if you have an employee who has MOVED LOCATIONS or if...
by admin | May 31, 2015 | General News, L-1, Non-Immigrant Visas
Many Japanese employees stationed to work in the U.S. acquire L-1 visas. We have been receiving many inquiries lately, where people have been confusing the visa stamp expiration date with the actual employment period. The visa stamp expiration date is separate from...
by admin | May 20, 2015 | Electronic Diversity Visa Lottery, General News, Immigrant Visas
The U.S. Department of State has chosen the winners of the Fiscal Year 2016 Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery and notified winners of their selection. Foreign nationals who entered the lottery can also check whether they were selected by visiting the Entrant Status Check...
by admin | May 13, 2015 | F-1/M-1, General News, Non-Immigrant Visas
Effective May 29, 2015, new Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) regulations will allow dependents of F-1 or M-1 visa holders on F-2 or M-2 status to enroll in studies at universities or vocational schools. Until now, dependents of F-1 or M-1 visa holders were...
by admin | May 6, 2015 | General News, L-1, Non-Immigrant Visas
The new L-1B Adjudications Policy will take effect August 31, 2015. The policy will provide clarification in how L-1B petitioners can demonstrate that an employee has specialized knowledge as well as provide information regarding compliance with the requirements of an...