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The U.S. Department of State puts out a visa bulletin, which often contains stats and figures about immigration in the country. One of the latest updates includes the number of estimated employment-based visas. It’s important to note that these visas are for the 2024...
In recent years, California employers have had the benefit of more relaxed rules around the physical verification of I-9 forms. Recognizing and utilizing overseas talent has been a more streamlined process as a result, reducing workloads across California. That being...
Whether you’re a skilled professional seeking opportunities in a foreign country or an employer looking to hire talent from overseas, understanding the distinctions between permanent and temporary employment-based visas is essential. Opportunities for international...
The U.S. is a dream destination for many foreign nationals. If you’ve landed a job in the U.S. through an employer-sponsored H-1B visa, you might find yourself wondering if you have to stick with your original job no matter the circumstances. Given the kinds of...
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced new guidance on eligibility criteria for initial and renewal applications for employment authorization documents (EADs). The new guidelines clarify what the USCIS considers compelling...
Generally, visas apply to an individual, even if they are spouses or dependents moving with family to the United States. There are individual L-1 visas for individuals coming to the United States to work at the U.S. branch of an international company. Still, some...
On January 26, President Joe Biden issued a memorandum that directs the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to extend and expand the eligibility for Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) for Hong Kong residents. The deadline was pushed back from January 26, 2023, to...
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it reached its cap limit during the initial registration period for fiscal year (FY) 2024. The cap limit includes applications with advanced degree exemptions (the master's cap). The agency...
With H-1B lottery season well under way, we thought it would be beneficial to post answers to a few common questions we have been receiving from our lottery applicants for when it comes time to submit their H-1B petitions. What are the required education credentials?...
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services announced on January 27, 2023, that the initial registration period for the fiscal year 2024 H-1B cap would open at noon Eastern Standard Time (EST) on March 1, 2023. It will run until noon EST on March 17, 2023....