Change in H-1B cap-subject work visa application procedure
Change in H-1B cap-subject work visa application procedure Hi Friends, I’m here to tune you in to a change in the cap-subject H-1B work visa application procedure. Rather than opening the H-1B application pool on April 1st, USCIS has now implemented a pre-application...
News Alert: H-1B Electronic Registration Requirement & Lottery Selection Alteration
On January 31, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security announced a final rule: revising how cap-subject H-1B petitions are selected in the random lottery by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS); andimplementing an electronic registration...
H-1B Cap Season Considering Change in Policy on F-1 Unlawful Presence
The change in policy on determination of unlawful presence for foreign students will have an impact on the H-1B cap season. The August 9, 2018 USCIS Policy Memorandum results in the accrual of unlawful presence depending on the date of the status violation....
Change in Accrual of Unlawful Presence for F, J, and M Nonimmigrants
Effective August 9, 2018 Effective August 9, 2018, USCIS will change its policy on the determination of unlawful presence for foreign students, vocational students and exchange visitors who were admitted or are present in the United States for duration of status....
The I-9 Completion Guide
The I-9 form is of common use to the human resources professional, and although it may seem deceivingly simple, it is easy to improperly complete the form resulting in a violation to the employer. This article provides simple tips to ensure proper and thorough...
H-1B Level 1 and Level 2 Wage Scrutiny Anticipated for Fiscal Year 2019
Employers sponsoring potential employees for an H-1B specialty occupation work visa this April should be cognizant of the wage level offered to ensure a successful filing. Last year the H-1B program narrowed its focus on whether sponsored employees were offered wage...
Inconsistent Conduct within 90 Days of Entry – A Revision to the Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM)
On September 1, 2017, the Department of State (DOS) updated the Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM) with new guidance to consular officers regarding the interpretation of “misrepresentation” for purposes of determining whether a foreign national has, by fraud or willfully,...
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