USCIS Adds New Features to E-Verify
On April 23, 2018, USCIS released an updated version of E-Verify with several new features aimed at making the system more user-friendly. The changes will improve users’
Read More »Over 190,000 H-1B Cap Petitions Received for FY2019
USCIS recently announced that it received 190,098 Cap-subject H-1B petitions during this year’s filing period. According to the numbers released by USCIS, of the 190,098
Read More »Travel Ban on Chad Citizens Lifted
Effective April 13, citizens of Chad are no longer subject to President Trump’s travel ban and can now apply for all US visa categories. Chad was originally placed under
Read More »H-1B Cap: What Happens Now?
On Friday, April 6, USCIS announced that the annual cap on new H-1B visas had been met. For the sixth year in a row, USCIS received more than 85,000 H-1B petitions within the
Read More »USCIS Changes Policy Regarding Undeliverable Documents
USCIS has issued a new directive that any cards issued but unable to be delivered within 60 business days will be destroyed. This applies to Permanent Resident Cards,
Read More »Trump Sends Troops to US-Mexico Border
On Wednesday, April 4, President Trump signed a memorandum ordering the National Guard to the US-Mexico border, stating “the security of the United States is imperiled
Read More »USCIS Reached FY 2019 H-1B Cap
On Friday, April 6, USCIS announced it had reached the mandated 65,000 H-1B visa cap and the 20,000 cap for those with US Master’s degrees. Generally, applicants will
Read More »Alternative Global Destinations for H-1B Cap Applicants
With H-1B Cap FY2019 applications being filed this week, only 85,000 petitions will be selected for adjudication. If this is an employee’s “last shot” at the H-1B Cap,
Read More »State Department Proposes Enhanced Social Media Check for Entry to US
The State Department has released a formal publication proposing new rules that will require most visa applicants to provide all social media usernames and accounts they
Read More »New L-1 Processing Procedures at Blaine, Washington Port of Entry
On March 26, 2018, USCIS and CBP announced a joint agency pilot program changing how Canadian L-1 applications are adjudicated at the Blaine, Washington port of entry. This
Read More »Looking to the Future: How Job Changes and Promotions Affect Your PERM Processing
Many US visa holders obtain their lawful permanent residence (green cards) through the employer-sponsored PERM/I-140 process. The first step in this process is the labor
Read More »USCIS Website Now Provides Faster and More Accurate Processing Times
USCIS has redesigned its processing times webpage to make it easier for applicants to track how long it will take for USCIS to process petitions. USCIS will now be able to
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