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Establishing an Employer’s Ability to Pay the Proffered Wage for Certain Employment-Based Immigrant Visa Petitions
This is an update from USCIS about the ability to pay issue in the I-140 context when an employer has a pending or approved I-140, the USCIS is only supposed to look at the employer's ability to pay the wage from the priority date (usually filing of a labor cert or...
Waive my Interview (other than Renewals) Criteria for skipping interview at US embassy in Japan
Today, we would like to give you some breaking news on the visa interview waivers at the US embassy and consulate in Japan. Waive My Interview (Other than Renewals) Beginning January 1, 2024, applicants for certain categories of visas may apply by mail without...
Important Announcement regarding increase in fees at USCIS
USCIS announced an increase in fees for PREMIUM PROCESSING to take effect on February 26th 2024. Any requests for premium processing must be filed with the new fee after the effective date or they will be denied. We reprint the article below. Release Date 12/27/2023...
USCIS Policy Guidance Empowers F and M Student Nonimmigrant Classifications in the U.S.
USCIS has recently issued comprehensive policy guidance for F and M student nonimmigrant categories in the United States, covering critical areas such as employment authorization, extensions, and reinstatement for students and their dependents. This move aims to...
USCIS Confirms FY 2024 H-1B Cap Reached: What’s Next for Petitioners?
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has confirmed the attainment of the congressionally established quotas for the fiscal year (FY) 2024. This includes both the standard cap of 65,000 H-1B visas and the additional 20,000 visas under the U.S....
Legal Implications of Visa Quota Exhaustion: Insights from Babaria, et al. v. Blinken, et al.
In a series of consolidated appeals, the courts upheld the district courts’ decisions to deny injunctive relief sought by a collective of Indian nationals with approved EB-2 petitions, each entrenched in a protracted visa queue for over a decade. These individuals...
The L-1 Visa: Bridging Global Talent for Multinational Enterprises
At the crossroads of international business lies the L-1 visa, a linchpin in the realm of multinational operations. This non-immigrant visa category serves as a conduit for companies, allowing them to seamlessly transfer pivotal employees from a foreign branch, parent...
The Era of Paperless Visas in the United States
The United States is gearing up to launch “paperless visas” globally, a pioneering move by the Biden administration after successfully piloting the concept in Dublin. This signals a potential departure from the traditional practice of stamped or pasted visas in...
Unlocking Opportunity: The H-1B Visa – Bridging Specialized Skills and Employment in the U.S.
The H-1B visa, a key component of U.S. immigration policy, enables employers to hire foreign nationals in the U.S. in specialty occupations, spanning fields like technology, healthcare, and engineering. Reserved for individuals with specialized skills, it mandates at...