Practice Pointer: H-1B Alternative Options if Not Picked in FY 2023 Cap

The H-1B Lottery registration period has now ended. USCIS is expected to announce those selected in the FY 2023 H-1B Cap by March 31, 2022. As you wait for the lottery results,…


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FY2023 H-1B Lottery Closed

The FY2023 H-1B lottery filing process has closed. USCIS will complete the random lottery from the submitted petitions. USCIS will run two cap lotteries to select the…


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USCIS and DHS Updates Policy Guidance on Updated I-94s as Evidence of Employment Authorization

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated guidance relating to I-94s for certain E and L nonimmigrant spouses and how I-94s may be used as evidence of…


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USCIS Announces One Year Advancement for EB-2 India Category

The Department of State set the Date for Filing, known as the application date, for the EB-2 category for India from September 1, 2013, to September 1, 2014. This is for…


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India Tourist Visas Restored After 2 Years of Suspension

The Government of India restored valid long-duration regular tourist visas for U.S. nationals. These long-during visas have a 10-year validation period. In addition, the issuance…


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Mixed Results in April 2022 Visa Bulletin

The Department of State released the April 2022 visa bulletin today. The visa bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant visas both for consular processing and adjustment…


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Breaking News: Reauthorization of the EB-5 Regional Center Program

On March 10, 2022, U.S. Senate passed the reauthorization of the EB-5 Regional Center Program. The EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022 (“Integrity Act”) is part of the FY 2022…


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18-Month Temporary Protected Status Available for Eligible Ukrainian Nationals in the U.S.

USCIS recently announced that Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas has added a new designation of Ukrainian citizens for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18…


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EB-5 Reinstated and Green Card Recapture Excluded in Passed Spending Bill

The passed government spending bill for the current fiscal year, referred to as the Omnibus, reinstates the lapsed EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, with some updates.…


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Practice Pointer: FY 2023 H-1B Cap Frequently Asked Questions

The FY2023 H-1B Cap filing season ends on March 18, 2022, at 12 noon EST. If you are considering filing for the lottery system to obtain an H-1B visa, we highly recommend you…


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