On July 30, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it would select additional H-1B cap “lottery” registrations to reach its fiscal year (FY) 2025 numerical quota. This second
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USCIS Completes Initial FY 2025 H-1B Cap Lottery Selection
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced April 1, 2024, that they had received enough electronic registrations for unique beneficiaries during the initial registration period to reach the fiscal year…
Continue Reading USCIS Completes Initial FY 2025 H-1B Cap Lottery SelectionChanges to Some Immigration Processes Starting April 1
On April 1, 2024, changes to various immigration processes will take effect, including the following:
- Certain USCIS Forms Take Effect—with No Grace Period. Starting April 1, 2024, U.S. Citizenship
H-1B Cap Registration Period Now Open
The registration period for the fiscal year (FY) 2025 H-1B cap petitions opened at noon ET March 6, 2024, and will continue to run through noon ET March 22, 2024.
Continue Reading H-1B Cap Registration Period Now OpenAlternatives to an H-1B Visa and Related Planning Considerations for Employers
Earlier in 2024, the Department of Homeland Security introduced a regulation to reform the H-1B lottery process, shifting from an employer-centric to a beneficiary-centric selection. While this change may…
Continue Reading Alternatives to an H-1B Visa and Related Planning Considerations for EmployersNew Passport Expiration Requirements for H-1B FY 2025 Cap
In preparation for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 H-1B cap season, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is holding “Tech Talks” to delve into the latest USCIS organizational…
Continue Reading New Passport Expiration Requirements for H-1B FY 2025 CapUSCIS Announces H-1B Cap Initial Registration Final Rule for Fiscal Year 2025
On Jan. 30, 2024, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a final rule regarding the H-1B cap electronic registration process for fiscal year (FY) 2025. The announcement also included…
Continue Reading USCIS Announces H-1B Cap Initial Registration Final Rule for Fiscal Year 2025Jan. 9 EVENT | Part 1: Planning for the H-1B Cap – Strategies for Success
Please join Greenberg Traurig Shareholders Kate Kalmykov and Nataliya Rymer for the next lunch-and-learn. The program will discuss the new H-1B lottery registration process, along with the latest changes implemented…
Continue Reading Jan. 9 EVENT | Part 1: Planning for the H-1B Cap – Strategies for SuccessUSCIS Completes Second H-1B Lottery Selection from Previously Submitted FY2024 H-1B Cap Registrations
Key Points: The new selections were taken from H-1B registrations submitted in March 2023. Employers with selected registrations are eligible to move ahead with filing H-1B petitions between Aug.
Continue Reading USCIS Completes Second H-1B Lottery Selection from Previously Submitted FY2024 H-1B Cap RegistrationsUSCIS to Conduct Second Random Selection from Previously Submitted FY2024 H-1B Cap Registrations
In March 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) conducted its annual random selection process for the fiscal year (FY) 2024 H-1B cap. USCIS announced today that a second round…
Continue Reading USCIS to Conduct Second Random Selection from Previously Submitted FY2024 H-1B Cap Registrations