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​​​​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​: USCIS Meets H-1B CAP for FY 2025, No Third Lottery to Be Held USCIS has announced that it has received enough petitions…

​​​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: The Importance of Timely Visa Stamping in Light of Potential Policy Changes As immigration policies in the United States can shift dramatically…

The reality of another Trump administration raises critical questions about the future of high-skilled immigration, particularly H-1B and L-1 visas. From 2016 to 2020, Trump’s restrictive immigration policies reshaped the landscape for foreign professionals, employers, and international students. The denial rates for H-1B and L-1 visas surged to unprecedented levels, with Request for Evidence (RFE)…

​​​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: Act Now to Avoid Upcoming Visa Restrictions: File H-1B and L-1 Extensions Without Delay With potential changes to immigration policies under a…

An H-1B audit is a review conducted by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to ensure that employers hiring H-1B workers comply with legal and regulatory requirements. These audits examine whether the employer is meeting wage requirements, maintaining appropriate records, and ensuring that working conditions are consistent with…

​​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: The Future of Business Immigration Under a Hardline Trump Administration As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House in…

Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Nov 08, 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: What Will Happen Under the New Trump Administration: Election Aftermath…

If you’re a green card holder working overseas, it’s essential to take steps to preserve your U.S. residency for naturalization eligibility. Long absences can disrupt your ability to file for citizenship (N-400) and could even jeopardize your green card. Filing for a reentry permit and, in some cases, an N-470 application to preserve residency for…

Applying for a Social Security Number (SSN) as a non-immigrant visa holder is a straightforward process but requires specific documentation to prove your eligibility. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you obtain a Social Security Card. Step 1: Check Your Eligibility Only certain visa holders are eligible for an SSN:• Employment Authorization Document (EAD) holders…

The EB-1A green card pathway has emerged as an increasingly viable solution for Indian professionals in computer science, IT management, and project management facing severe backlog delays in the U.S. employment-based immigration system. With priority dates for Indian applicants in the EB-2 and EB-3 categories lagging as far back as 2012, highly skilled professionals are…