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.
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Alternatives 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…
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- USCIS Filing Fee Increase and Premium Processing Expansion – In 2023, USCIS issued a proposed rule to increase the required filing fees for many applications. The proposed increases for employment-based
U.S. Immigration Strategies to Attract, Retain, and Develop Talent
Amid the evolving global economy throughout the past year, employers may be reassessing their approach to talent acquisition and retention. Companies are navigating uncertainty by recalibrating mobility programs, aiming to…
Continue Reading U.S. Immigration Strategies to Attract, Retain, and Develop TalentH-1B Pilot Program for Domestic Visa Stamp Renewal to Open Jan. 29, 2024
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced a pilot program to resume domestic visa stamp renewal for qualified H-1B visa applicants who meet certain requirements. The notice of the pilot…
Continue Reading H-1B Pilot Program for Domestic Visa Stamp Renewal to Open Jan. 29, 2024Jan. 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 SuccessDec. 5 EVENT | International Pre-Residency Tax Planning for High-Net Worth Individuals
Please join Greenberg Traurig shareholders Kate Kalmykov, Barbara Kaplan, and Marc Selden for an informative discussion on the importance of pre-residency tax planning for foreign nationals in the…
Continue Reading Dec. 5 EVENT | International Pre-Residency Tax Planning for High-Net Worth IndividualsDHS Proposes Changes to Modernize and Improve the H-1B Program
On Oct. 23, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to amend H-1B regulations. The purpose of the NPRM is threefold: 1)…
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