Category: News & Updates

DHS Public Comment Period for Changes to the Form I-9 Process Ended October 17th

Written on October 19, 2022.

DHS Public Comment Period for Changes to the Form I-9 Process End October 17th October 19, 2022 The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) sought public comments on a notice of proposed rulemaking that would allow it to change the Form I-9, Employment...

H-1B Cap Petitions Take Effect on October 1st, 2022

Written on October 18, 2022.

H-1B Cap Petitions Take Effect on October 1st, 2022 October 18, 2022 The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) approved the H-1B cap petitions for the fiscal year 2023. Accordingly, the change of status file automatically took...

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US to Open 100,000 Student Visa Slots for Interviews in November

Written on October 18, 2022.

US to Open 100,000 Appointment Slots for Interviews in November October 18, 2022 The United States consulates and embassy in India will start conducting student visa interviews in mid-November. They will also be opening 100,000 slots for those...

H-1B Visas May Soon Be Stamped in the U.S. if Presidential Commission’s Recommendations are Accepted

Written on October 17, 2022.

H-1B Visas May Soon Be Stamped in the U.S. if Presidential Commission’s Recommendations are Accepted October 17, 2022 A presidential commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders recently approved a provision. The recommended provision encouraged...

Employment Authorization Options for Foreign National Students

Written on October 14, 2022.

Employment Authorization Options for Foreign National Students October 14, 2022 The United States is known for offering international students many of the best academic and vocational training opportunities in the world. As a result, students ranging...

How Concurrent Filing Permits EB-5 Investors to Acquire the Benefits of a Green Card

Written on October 14, 2022.

How Concurrent Filing Permits EB-5 Investors to Acquire the Benefits of a Green Card October 14, 2022 Though it can take a long time to get a green card, many immigrants still choose to relocate permanently to the United States. However, with the...

White House Considers Recommendations to Eliminate Green Card Backlogs

Written on October 13, 2022.

White House Considers Recommendations to Eliminate Green Card Backlogs October 13, 2022 The White House is considering recommendations made by a presidential commission to eliminate the backlogs for green card applications by April 2023. It is...

USCIS Extends Validity of Green Cards Extensions to 24 Months

Written on October 13, 2022.

USCIS Extends Validity of Green Card Extensions to 24 Months October 13, 2022 As of September 26, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will automatically extend the validity of green cards from 12 months to 24 months....

Form I-9 Temporary Flexibilities To End Soon

Written on October 12, 2022.

Form I-9 Temporary Flexibilities To End Soon October 12, 2022 Many employers started using flexible working policies due to the COVID-19 pandemic, allowing employees to work part-time or full-time remotely. If you are one of these employers, you...

October’s DOS Visa Bulletin Indicates Reduction in Availability of EB-2 Visas

Written on October 11, 2022.

October’s DOS Visa Bulletin Indicates Reduction in Availability of EB-2 Visas October 11, 2022 The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has released its Visa Bulletin for October 2022. This crucial publication contains information regarding the availability...