On April 10, 2019, USCIS announced it used a computer-generated random selection process to select enough H-1B petitions to meet the congressionally-mandated regular cap and U.S. advance degree exemption (Master’s
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Changes in H and L Visa Processing in China
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Posted in China, Foreign Worker, H-1B, Immigration Law, L-1, L-1A, L-1B, special knowledge, U.S. Consulates, Visas
The Department of State (DOS) and Mission China announced that changes have been made to consolidate the processing in China of H and L visa applications for foreign nationals seeking…
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E-Verify Resumes Operation
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As the federal government re-opened (officially on Jan. 25, 2019), E-Verify has resumed operations. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has provided guidance regarding the resumption of E-Verify operations. Although …
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USCIS Resumes Premium Processing for Fiscal Year 2019 H-1B Cap Petitions
By Rebecca B. Schechter ‡ & Lou Metsu˘ on
Starting on Monday, Jan. 28, USCIS will resume premium processing for all fiscal year (FY) 2019 H-1B cap petitions, including those eligible for the advanced degree exemption (the Master Cap).
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