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In a surprising announcement last month, USCIS alleged that several dozen “small technology firms” conspired to commit H-1B registrant fraud.  According to the announcement, these companies worked together to give their candidates a better chance of selection in the annual...

On Tuesday, March 29th, USCIS announced that they have received enough registrations to reach the H-1B cap (including the master’s cap). US employers must file H1B petitions for those selected in the H1B lottery before June 30. To speak with...

USCIS announced that they have received 483,927 Registrations for the 2023 H1B Cap, surpassing last year by almost 180,000—nearly a 60% increase! According to USCIS, 31% of the submissions were made under the U.S. Master’s Cap, for which there are...

On Tuesday, March 29th, USCIS announced that they have received enough registrations to reach the H-1B cap (including the master’s cap). Prospective petitioners that have been selected through the lottery process should have received a notice from USCIS stating their...

The H-1B allows employers to temporarily employ foreign workers in the U.S. on a nonimmigrant basis in specialty occupations. For candidates who have not been previously approved for H-1B employment, their H-1B petition requires employer pre-registration. Below is the information....

O-1 Nonimmigrant Status for Persons of Extraordinary Ability or Achievement USCIS is issuing policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify how they evaluate evidence to determine eligibility for O-1A nonimmigrants of extraordinary ability. Primarily, the focus involves persons...

On September 23, 2021, Plaintiffs filed a putative class action alleging, pursuant to the Administrative Procedure Act (“APA”), that USCIS unlawfully withholds employment authorization incident to status to L-2 Plaintiffs. The suit also alleged that USCIS unlawfully withholds automatic extensions...

The Biden Administration’s policy is to implement science-based public health measures across all areas of the Federal Government to prevent the further introduction, transmission and spread of COVID-19 into and throughout the United States, including from international air travelers. These...

Employment Based EB-2 India advanced. Both the China-mainland born and India Employment Third preference final action dates retrogressed....

Individuals submitting Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record, on or after October 1, 2021, must provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19. Most applicants filing for adjustment of status to become a lawful permanent resident with U.S. Citizenship...

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