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As we navigate through the complexities of U.S. immigration law, the H-1B visa lottery stands out for its high demand and limited supply. Each fiscal year, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) allocates approximately 85,000 H-1B visas, divided between 65,000 for applicants with bachelor’s degrees and 20,000 for those with master’s degrees or…

Dear Clients and Colleagues, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights: FY 2025 H-1B CAP Initial Registration Selection Process Completed On April 1, 2024, USCIS announced the completion of the initial registration selection…

Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Mar 29, 2024 | 1 Comment Dear Clients and Colleagues, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights: New Process for Social Security Updates for New Citizens Starting…

Cancellation of removal is a form of relief from deportation available to certain non-citizens and lawful permanent residents (LPRs) in the United States who are in removal (deportation) proceedings before an immigration judge. This legal provision allows individuals who meet specific criteria to avoid deportation and, in some cases, to obtain lawful permanent resident status.…

Dear Clients and Colleagues, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights: H-1B Registration Closing Imminently The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reminds all that the initial registration period for the Fiscal…

Dear Clients and Colleagues, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights: April 2024 Visa Bulletin Summary: Key Updates and Movements In our latest update on the U.S. Department of State’s Visa Bulletin for…

Cap and Lottery System: Understand that there’s an annual cap on the number of H-1B visas issued (65,000 under the regular cap and an additional 20,000 for those with a U.S. master’s degree or higher). The USCIS uses a lottery system to select applicants when the cap is exceeded. Eligibility Criteria: The job must qualify…

USCIS sends a notice called a request for evidence, or RFE, when they need more proof to decide an H1-B case. The H1-B classification applies to individuals who perform services in a specialty occupation. When employer files Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, they must provide evidence of their relationship with the employee and…

Dear Clients and Colleagues, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights: H-1B Cap Registration for FY 2025 Now Open Until March 22 In a significant announcement for employers and immigration attorneys across the…

With the H-1B visa filing season upon us, many F-1 students and those on Optional Practical Training (OPT) find themselves navigating the complexities of transitioning from student status to work authorization in the United States. A critical mechanism facilitating this transition is the cap-gap extension rule, an essential regulatory provision that bridges the gap between…