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General – Posted on February 7, 2023February 7, 2023

Picking Up The Costs with H-1Bs

We are in H-1B season! Employers and H-1B aspirants are looking into options and evaluating costs. Generally, the employer should … Continue reading >Picking Up The Costs with H-1Bs

General – Posted on January 30, 2023January 30, 2023

H-1B Lottery to Open on March 1st

The H-1B lottery registration is scheduled from March 1st to March 17th this year. USCIS’s press release is pasted below. … Continue reading >H-1B Lottery to Open on March 1st

General – Posted on January 9, 2023January 9, 2023

Immigration Compliance Resolutions for 2023

It’s a New Year, and Happy New Year to all! I thought I’d put together a quick punch list of … Continue reading >Immigration Compliance Resolutions for 2023

General, Scott Railton – Posted on November 18, 2022November 18, 2022

Layoffs and Immigration

8 CFR 214.1(l) allows up to 60 days for persons with common work visas to apply for a different status, after a layoff. H-1B employers are responsible for “reasonable costs” of transportation to the “last place of foreign residence” for laid off H-1B workers. 8 CFR 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(E). ANY time out of status may impact future applications. … Continue reading >Layoffs and Immigration

General, Scott Railton – Posted on October 17, 2022October 17, 2022

National Interest Waivers Encouraged for STEM Grads

The U.S. Government is encouraging STEM graduates to pursue EB-2 National Interest Waiver petitions for lawful permanent residence. … Continue reading >National Interest Waivers Encouraged for STEM Grads

General – Posted on August 25, 2022August 25, 2022

USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2023 H-1B Cap

USCIS announced this week that the 2023 allocation for H-1Bs has been reached. It is anticipated that the lottery registration … Continue reading >USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2023 H-1B Cap

General, Scott Railton – Posted on July 20, 2022July 20, 2022

CBP Increases Use of Mobile Applications

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is transitioning certain inspection processes and public-facing functions to mobile applications. CBP One has become the primary traveler application. … Continue reading >CBP Increases Use of Mobile Applications

General, Physician, Scott Railton – Posted on April 13, 2022April 13, 2022

J-1 Waivers for Physicians Specialists Update- Washington State

Conrad 30 waivers still remain available for a few physician specialists slots in Washington State. … Continue reading >J-1 Waivers for Physicians Specialists Update- Washington State

General – Posted on March 31, 2022March 31, 2022

CBP Takes Land Port of Entry I-94 Admission Records On-Line

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol announced in March that it will no longer issue cardstock “I-94” admission notices for persons … Continue reading >CBP Takes Land Port of Entry I-94 Admission Records On-Line

General, Scott Railton – Posted on January 31, 2022January 31, 2022

USCIS Announces This Year’s H-1B Lottery Registration Process

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that the initial registration period for this year’s H-1B lottery will open on March … Continue reading >USCIS Announces This Year’s H-1B Lottery Registration Process