Upcoming Significant Changes to the H-1B Program

Posted by Nishu Sharma | Jan 14, 2025 | 0 Comments

On December 18, 2024, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a final rule to modernize and improve the efficiency of the H-1B program, add benefits and flexibilities, and improve integrity measures. These provisions mainly amended the regulations governing H-1B specialty occupation...

E3 Nonimmigrant Work Visa for Citizens of Australia

Posted by Nishu Sharma | Nov 05, 2024 | 0 Comments

As discussed in our previous blog, the Applicants of Certain Nationalities are issued special nonimmigrant work visas in addition to highly popular H-1B Nonimmigrant Work Visa. Accordingly, E3 Nonimmigrant visa is granted only to citizens ofAustralia, who have a legitimate offer of employment in ...

Who Can Vote in US Presidential Elections

Posted by Nishu Sharma | Oct 22, 2024 | 0 Comments

Coming November 05, 2024, the United States of America will go to vote in the US Presidential Elections to elect the 47th U.S. President. Our blog discusses in brief who can vote in the upcoming US Presidential Elections. To Vote in U.S. Federal Elections, You Must: 1.     Be a U.S. citizen. •...

2026 Diversity Visa Program is scheduled to start next week.

Posted by Nishu Sharma | Sep 28, 2024 | 0 Comments

The FY2026 Diversity Immigrant Visa program registration runs from October 2 to November 5, 2024, with entries only accepted online via the Department of State’s website. While applying is free, visa processing fees may apply if selected. Due to heavy website traffic during the final week, early submission is recommended. The results of the DV-2026 lottery will be available in May 2025.

New Guidance of USCIS on Form I-693 Validity Period

Posted by Nishu Sharma | Apr 04, 2024 | 0 Comments

On April 04, 2024, USCIS announced (PDF, 317.28 KB) that any Form I-693, Report of Immigration Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, that was properly completed and signed by a civil surgeon on or after November 1, 2023, does not expire and can be used indefinitely as evidence to show that ...

USCIS Increases the Automatic Extension Period for Certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) from up to 180 days to up to 540 days

Posted by Nishu Sharma | Apr 04, 2024 | 0 Comments

On April 04, 2024, USCIS announced a temporary final rule (TFR) to increase the automatic extension period for certain employment authorization documents (EADs) from up to 180 days to up to 540 days. EADs are generally valid for the length of the authorized parole period. This TFR does not extend...

USCIS 2024 FINAL RULE/NEW USCIS FILING FEE(S) HIKE

Posted by Nishu Sharma | Feb 01, 2024 | 0 Comments

On Wednesday, January 31, 2024, DHS published a final rule adjusting the USCIS fee schedule in the Federal Register. The Final Rule will be effective on April 01, 2024. Any benefit request postmarked on or after this date must be accompanied by the fees established by this final rule. The Final R...

USCIS Announces Increase to Premium Processing Fees

Posted by Nishu Sharma | Dec 28, 2023 | 0 Comments

On December 27, 2023, USCIS announced a final rule that will increase the filing fee for Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing, to adjust for inflation. DHS is increasing the premium processing fees USCIS charges for all eligible forms and categories to reflect the amount of inflation from ...

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