Our Perspective: The H-1B Multiple Petition Rule and How to Overcome Inquiries

The H-1B multiple petition rule monitors multiple filings for the same individual and role. While the rule talks about “petitions” filed with USCIS, the Service is applying the…


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USCIS Makes It Easier to Obtain Evidence of Green Card Status

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) recently updated a less burdensome way for lawful permanent residents (LPRs), or commonly known as green card holders, to receive…


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Presidential Committee Recommends H-1B Grace Period Extension for Laid Off Workers

A Presidential Advisory Committee recommends extending the grace period for H-1B visa holders to find new employment when laid off. In recent months, several large tech companies…


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USCIS Announces Extension for FY2024 H-1B Registration

USCIS extended the FY2024 H-1B registration period to Monday, March 20, 2023, at 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time, due to issues experienced by some users in completing the payment…


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USCIS Announces Changes to Regional Center Investor Filing Fee Requirements

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that starting from March 15, 2023, petitioners filing Form I-526E, Immigrant Petition by Regional…


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USCIS Policy Update for Employer’s Proof of Ability to Pay

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is issuing policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to address the analysis of an employer’s ability to pay the proffered wage…


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Bipartisan Bill Introduced to Help Eliminate Visa Backlogs

The Eliminating Backlogs Act of 2023 was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. The Act proposes changes to how employment-based visas are allocated annually.


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Companies Moving Foreign Talent Abroad to Avoid US Visa Delays

U.S. companies are increasingly moving key foreign employees abroad in order to retain them. The approach referred to as offshoring or nearshoring, gives companies the option to…


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EB-5 Integrity Fund Payments Begin

The Department of Homeland Security EB-5 Integrity Fund is now requiring payments from regional centers. The funds will be used to support the detection and investigation of fraud…


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$150k Fine Over Unplaced H-1B Worker Supported by DOL

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) appeals board supported a penalty levied against a tech recruitment firm. The firm violated the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) when it…


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