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Dear Clients and Colleagues, We trust this newsletter reaches you in good health. In this edition, we are bringing attention to significant updates and information from the legal world including increases in premium processing fees effective this month and a new digital service by DHS to assess eligibility to work in the US. Introducing New…

The “Simeio Solutions” memo, issued by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has introduced critical guidelines that have reshaped the landscape for H-1B visa petitions, particularly concerning amendments due to employment location changes. This memo, rooted in the Administrative Appeals Office’s decision in “Matter of Simeio Solutions, LLC,” clarifies the necessity for employers…

Dear Clients and Colleagues, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, learn about increases in premium processing fees, a pilot program launched by USCIS and impacts of the “Simeio Solutions” Amendment Rule on your H-1B application. Increase in Premium Processing Fees Effective February 26, 2024, USCIS is adjusting the fees associated with…

Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Feb 16, 2024 | 1 Comment Dear Clients and Colleagues, We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you reminders on H-1B visa requirements, USCIS’ recent success with clearing backlogs, Palestinians for Deferred Enforced Departure and upcoming movements in the Visa Bulletin. Please take a…

The FDNS Directorate (herein also referred as “unit”) is an office within USCIS that conducts unannounced inspections of employer worksites for companies that sponsor foreign workers. The purpose of these site visits is to verify information provided in the petitions filed with USCIS to ensure that 1) the employer did not misrepresent any information, and…

Dear Clients and Colleagues, We trust this newsletter reaches you in good health. In this edition, we’re excited to share significant updates and information from the legal world. Learn about USCIS’ efforts to simplify the H-1B filing process, new policy update pertaining to Extension and Change of Status Requests, and insights into the Immigration Ramifications…

For nonimmigrant visa holders in the United States, navigating the complex intersection of immigration law and criminal activity is crucial. Criminal convictions, even for seemingly minor offenses, can have profound implications on one’s immigration status, affecting everything from visa extensions to future admissibility into the U.S. Specifically, offenses such as shoplifting, domestic violence, DUI (Driving…

Navigating Legal Remedies and Protecting Professional Futures By Keshab Raj Seadie, Esq. The situation involving the invalidation of USMLE scores in Nepal due to cheating raises several legal and remedial avenues for affected doctors, including potential federal litigation and the pursuit of injunctive relief. Here are the options in detail: Federal Litigation Due Process Challenges:…

The Yates Memo, officially titled “Ability to Pay under Section 204.5(g)(2)” and issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on May 4, 2004, provides guidance on how to determine an employer’s ability to pay the proffered wage from the priority date onwards in employment-based immigrant visa petitions, including those filed on Form I-140,…

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 Reforms H-1B Lottery System: Ensuring Fairness with One Entry Per Applicant and Preventing System Manipulation In a groundbreaking move, the Department…