Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Nov 01, 2024 |
EB-1A Green Card Pathway: An Exceptional Option for Indian Computer and Management Professionals Facing Decade-Long Priority Date Backlogs * Reminder: FY 2026 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration Ends November 7 * USCIS Updates Policy Manual Guidance for T Visa * How to Apply for a Social Security Card as a Non-Immigrant Visa Holder (F-1 OPT, H-1B, H-4 EAD, L-2, E-2, and Other EAD Holders)
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Oct 25, 2024 |
October 2024 DOL Updates on PERM and PWD Processing Times * Reminder: Diversity Visa Lottery Program for FY 2026 expires on 5th November 2024 * Using Dropbox for Visa Renewal: Eligibility and Process Explained * DHS Grants Temporary Protections to Lebanese Nationals in the U.S. * Immigration Under Mr. Trump if Re-Elected: Potential Policies and Impacts on Undocumented Immigrants
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Oct 18, 2024 |
November 2024 Visa Bulletin * USCIS Issues Updated Guidance on Expedite Requests * USCIS Updates Guidance on International Entrepreneur Rule * DHS Announces Temporary Immigration Protections for Lebanese Nationals in the U.S.
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Oct 10, 2024 |
New Visa Services Provider for Several Countries * Indian Immigrants: Catalysts of Innovation in the U.S. STEM, Business, and Healthcare Sectors * PERM Prevailing Wage Determination and Processing Times
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Oct 04, 2024 |
FY 2026 Diversity Visa Lottery Registration Opened on October 2, 2024 * USCIS Issues New Guidance on EB-1 Extraordinary Ability Eligibility Criteria * Navigating the Self-Petition Process for an EB-1A Green Card: A Pathway for Extraordinary Individuals * Understanding the E-2 Visa: A Pathway for Foreign Investors to Establish Business in the U.S.
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Sep 27, 2024 |
Potential Federal Shutdown in FY 2025 Could Impact Some Immigration Services, Others to Continue * USCIS Updates Policy Guidance on the “Sought to Acquire” Requirement Under the Child Status Protection Act * How an Aging-Out Child Can Benefit from the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA)
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Sep 20, 2024 |
USCIS Extends Green Card Validity to 36 Months for Renewal Applicants * NVC Resolves Technical Issues in CEAC System Following User Complaints * USCIS Clarifies Conditional Permanent Resident Filing and Waiver Options * Unlocking the Green Card: How Computer Professionals Can Qualify for EB-1A Extraordinary Ability
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Sep 13, 2024 |
October 2024 Visa Bulletin: EB-3 China Retrogresses, Other Categories See Minimal Changes * How Employers Can Avoid Paying Back Wages After Terminating an H-1B Employee: Proper Termination Protocol
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Sep 06, 2024 |
District Court Extends Hold on “Keeping Families Together” PIP Approvals Until September 23 * USCIS Updates Guidance for F and M Nonimmigrant Students * F-1 CPT, OPT, and STEM OPT Rules and Compliance Protocols
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Aug 30, 2024 |
EB-1 Immigrant Visa Category Unavailable Through September 30 After Reaching Annual Limit for FY 2024 * USCIS Issues Update Following Administrative Stay in "Keeping Families Together" Case * BIA Upholds Removal Based on Attempted Child Abuse Conviction * USCIS Updates Guidance for F/M Nonimmigrant Student Classification * Navigating OPT and STEM OPT Extensions: Critical Timelines and Cautionary Advice for F-1 Students
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Aug 23, 2024 |
Who is eligible for How the "Keeping Families Together" Parole-in-Place Program? * USCIS Rejections Triggered by Payment Security Measures * EB-3 and EB-5 Unreserved Immigrant Visa Categories Unavailable Until October 1 * Preservation of Residency for Naturalization: Understanding Form N-470
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Aug 16, 2024 |
Second Random Selection Complete for FY 2025 H-1B Regular CAP * August 2024 Update: DOL PERM and PWD Processing Times * September 2024 Visa Bulletin Briefing * What If your Employment-Based Form I-485 Was Approved When the Priority Date Was Not Current? * New 212(d)(3) Waiver Guidance *
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Aug 09, 2024 |
USCIS Updates on FY2025 H-1B Electronic Registration * September 2024 Visa Bulletin: Key Updates and Insights * USCIS Adjustment of Status Filing Dates for September 2024 * National Interest Waiver: A Pathway to U.S. Permanent Residency for Talented Professionals
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Aug 02, 2024 |
USCIS to Conduct Second Lottery for FY2025 H-1B CAP Cases * USCIS to Begin Triennial Investment and Revenue Threshold Updates for International Entrepreneur Rule * Navigating PERM Recruitment in a Challenging Economy: Key Strategies for Success * President Biden Announces Deferred Enforced Departure for Lebanese Nationals
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Jul 26, 2024 |
Updates on International Entrepreneur Parole Rule * DHS Updates STEM Designated Degree Program List with One New Entry * Immigrant Visa Options for Nurses: A Comprehensive Guide
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Jul 19, 2024 |
Traveling internationally with H-1B status can be tricky. Here's a straightforward checklist and some essential tips to help you prepare. Note that some airports, like Chicago, and pre-flight immigration stations, such as Abu Dhabi, can be particularly strict for H-1B holders, especially those wo...
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Jul 19, 2024 |
Biden to ease the visa application process for U.S. college graduates
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Jul 12, 2024 |
DOL PERM and PWD Processing Times
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Jul 05, 2024 |
Successfully Respond to H-1B RFEs
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Jun 28, 2024 |
Navigating AC 21 Section 106(c) Provision for Adjustment Portability
USCIS Extends TPS Employment Authorization Documents for El Salvador, Honduras, Nepal, Nicaragua, and Sudan
DHS Proposed Rule Would Increase Cost of Some H-1B and L-1 Extensions
USCIS Confirms H-1B CAP Filing Deadline is July 1, 2024
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Jun 21, 2024 |
Easing the Nonimmigrant Visa Process for U.S. College Graduates
White House and DHS Announce New Pathways for Undocumented Spouses and Dreamers
Applying for U.S. Citizenship with a DWI or Criminal Record: Key Considerations
Relief for Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Jun 14, 2024 |
Alternatives to H-1B Visa
FY 2025 H-1B CAP Petition Filing Period Closes June 30
DOL Retracts Certain PERM Labor Certification Approvals
USCIS Clarifies Guidance on Adopting a Child Through the Hague Adoption Convention Process
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Jun 07, 2024 |
President Biden Issues Presidential Proclamation Limiting Southern Border Entries without Documentation
USCIS Issues Guidance on Special Immigrant Juvenile Classification and Limited In-Person Filing
DHS Proposes Expansion of 9-11 Response Fee
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | May 31, 2024 |
Navigating the Dynamic Global Talent Landscape: Insights and Strategies for Employers
Managing Panel Physician Evaluations and Inadmissibility for Immigrant Visas
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | May 24, 2024 |
Options for F-1 Visa Holders Not Selected in the H-1B Lottery
USCIS Updates Guidance for Family-Based Immigrant Visas
NVC Resolves Issues in CEAC Creating Error Messages