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The initial application window for H1B closed on July 28. But the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) created a new window that closes on November 3. It was determined that the quota of 85,000 new statuses or visas would not be met for the...
More than 20 million Asians live in the U.S. Almost all trace their origins to 19 countries in the Eastern, Southeastern and Indian subcontinent. According to Pew Research, the 19 origin groups highlight a wide range in income, education and other characteristics....
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services made several updates to its policy manual. This notably includes clarifying the circumstances and criteria for expedited processing regarding Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). There are also updates to requests...
There was much optimism among immigrants and immigrant advocates when Joe Biden became president. The tech industry, too, was hopeful that four years of President Trump’s restrictive policies and actions toward all types of migrants would come to an end. Among other...
It’s been several months since the Biden administration ended a ban on immigrant visas ordered by former President Trump. But most foreign workers are still unable to reach the United States. The main reasons include continued travel restrictions due to the...
Not all work visas are created equal. If you're looking to hire a foreign national to work at your company in the U.S., the application process for some visas is more straightforward than for others. Some U.S. work visas have a labor certification requirement. This...
Potential improvements and additional safeguards may be in store for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program as U.S. lawmakers attempt to address specific weaknesses that, in the past, have led to abuse and fraud. The EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2021 was introduced...
In many ways, the benefits of the EB-5 investor visa will depend on your goals in coming to the United States. Primarily, of course, you will likely apply for an EB-5 in order to invest in an American business. But the program itself comes with perks you might not...
Many spouses of the holders of H-1B visas – the document that allows highly skilled foreign workers to remain temporarily employed in the U.S. – also work stateside. This group must possess a visa of a different type: the H-4 temporary visa for spouses and family...