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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, 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, 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

General, Scott Railton – Posted on March 21, 2021March 22, 2021

U.S.-Canada Border Closure Update

The U.S.-Canada border continues to be closed to “non-essential” travel, with extensions announced around the 20th of the month, for … Continue reading >U.S.-Canada Border Closure Update

General, Scott Railton – Posted on December 7, 2020December 7, 2020

H-1B Planning Alert: Registration Window Opens March 1st

Employers who are interested in petitioning for H-1B status for noncitizen professionals should begin the planning process now, as the … Continue reading >H-1B Planning Alert: Registration Window Opens March 1st

Coronavirus, General, Physician, Scott Railton – Posted on April 15, 2020November 4, 2020

Ten Steps USCIS Can Take To Fight COVID-19

It is no secret that a large percentage of U.S. health care workers are noncitizens. We routinely assist health care … Continue reading >Ten Steps USCIS Can Take To Fight COVID-19

Coronavirus, General, Scott Railton – Posted on April 2, 2020November 4, 2020

Immigration and Coronavirus Update – April 2nd, 2020

Agencies continue to make adjustments affecting immigration in this difficult time. USCIS has extended its Field Office closures, while other … Continue reading >Immigration and Coronavirus Update – April 2nd, 2020

General – Posted on January 27, 2020January 27, 2020

H-1B Season Is Upon Us

Accountants have tax season. Business immigration attorneys have H-1B season, which is now upon us. This year, H-1B season starts … Continue reading >H-1B Season Is Upon Us

General, Scott Railton – Posted on December 9, 2019

USCIS Announces H-1B Preregistration Process Will Begin March 1st, 2020

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will hold a pre-registration process for H-1B filings for the first time. Employers can register … Continue reading >USCIS Announces H-1B Preregistration Process Will Begin March 1st, 2020

General, Scott Railton – Posted on November 26, 2019

USCIS Filing Fees on the Rise, Again

As we approach the holidays, most items are on discount. Not so when it comes to immigration fees, unfortunately. USCIS … Continue reading >USCIS Filing Fees on the Rise, Again