STEM PROFESSIONALS QUALIFIES FOR A GREEN CARD WITH USCIS NEW POLICY Introduction STEM professionals for green cards, USCIS recently announced a significant policy change to broaden the scope of what qualifies as science or art in Schedule A Group 2 for Green Cards. This news alert looks into this new …
Process for Asylum Denials: Introduction The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced a proposed rule aimed at expediting the process for asylum denials eligibility for certain individuals deemed to pose public or national security risks. This rule, if implemented, would enable DHS to swiftly identify and deport individuals …
Visa Requirements for American Travelers The Brazilian government initially planned to implement a visa requirement for US citizens visiting Brazil on October 1, 2023. This deadline was then pushed back to January 10, 2024, and then again to April 10, 2024. The latest update confirms a one-year postponement, providing more …
US VISA BULLETIN FOR MAY 2024 Introduction Waiting for your priority date is one of the most important steps in obtaining your green card in the United States. For immigrants who have invested time, money, and effort in obtaining an immigrant visa, there are many questions that arise, such as …
H1-B cap petition 2025 Through Electronic Registrations H1-B cap petition 2025 Through Electronic Registrations. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced the final selection of H1-B number allocations for FY 2025. This is an important step in the visa application cycle for skilled foreign workers looking for employment …
The Department of Homeland Security recently announced three AI projects and it’s plans to utilize the technology in various aspects of its mission. The DHS will be testing the AI models to assist these agencies in a variety of roles, such as child sex abuse investigation, immigration training, and disaster relief planning.
The H1-B Visa registration season officially opened on March 6, and this was welcomed with a blend of concerns, hope, and apprehension. The impact of the significant hike in fees goes with a bother. These hikes, exceeding 200% in some categories, raise concerns for smaller companies struggling with already tight …
DOL Extends Deadline for Foreign Worker Job Input The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has hit the pause button on its plans to expand the list of occupations eligible for employment-based US green cards. The entity responsible for setting deadlines has extended the original deadline for public comments from February …
H-1B Visa Program Updates for 2024 The H-1B visa program, a vital pathway for skilled foreign workers in the U.S., is undergoing some significant changes for the fiscal year 2025 (FY 2025). On January 31st, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced this as a major overhaul to strengthen …
U.S.Immigration Fees Increase: What You Need to Know U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is implementing significant fee increases starting April 1, 2024. This adjustment, the first major one since 2016, is expected to impact various immigration applications across the board, aiming to address the agency’s financial challenges. What’s Changing? …
