Due to technical issues, users were not able to complete the H-1B registration process. USCIS has corrected this issue and will now accept registrations until 5:00 p.m. EDT on Monday
Continue Reading H-1B Registration Deadline Extended to March 20, 2023
As a result of a class action lawsuit, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has entered into a settlement agreement to “bundle” an application to extend or change H-4 or L-2
Continue Reading USCIS Agrees to Bundle H-4, L-2, and EAD Applications Filed with Principal’s Petition
Please join GT Immigration & Compliance Practice Shareholders Kate Kalmykov and Nataliya Rymer, along with global immigration services provider Newland Chase, for a timely webinar titled “Preparing for
Continue Reading Feb. 1 Webinar | Preparing for the FY 2024 H-1B Cap Selection Process
USCIS has issued a Proposed Rule to increase filing fees for many visa applications, with the majority being employment-based. USCIS will host a public engagement session to discuss the proposed rule on Jan. 11, 2023.
Continue Reading USCIS Proposed Rule Increases Many Filing Fees as Country Expects to Enter Recession
Recruiters and managers should be prepared to answer questions about the H-1B1 cap registration process for FY2023. This process initially requires only a $10 registration fee and minimal information.
Continue Reading Preparing for the FY2023 H-1B Cap Season
The USCIS has confirmed that the FY 2022 H-1B cap initial registration period will be open from March 9, 2021, 12:00 p.m. EST to March 25, 2021, 12:00 p.m. EST.
Continue Reading FY 2022 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Open March 9 to March 25
On Jan. 8, 2021 the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule, effective March 9, 2021, amending the regulations governing the process by which U.S. Citizenship and
Continue Reading USCIS Modifies H-1B Selection Process to Prioritize Wages
The U.S. Senate passed by Unanimous Consent an amended version of H.R. 1044, the Fairness for High-Skilled Immigrants Act of 2019 that was passed by the U.S. House of Representatives
Continue Reading Senate Passes Per-Country Cap Elimination Bill that Affects Employment-Based Visa Programs Such as EB-5
On Dec. 1, 2020, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California granted an order for partial summary judgment on behalf of the plaintiff, the U.S. Chamber
Continue Reading U.S. Chamber of Commerce Wins Case, Setting Aside DHS and DOL Rules
On Oct. 6, 2020, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced the Interim Final Rule (IFR), “Strengthening the H-1B Nonimmigrant Visa Classification Program.” This rule will be effective
Continue Reading Department of Homeland Security Issues Interim Final Rule to Strengthen the H-1B Program