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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

General, Scott Railton – Posted on October 17, 2019October 17, 2019

Conrad 30 Physician J-Waiver Update for Washington State, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska

The demand for Conrad 30 J-1 Physician waivers has risen substantially in the past few years for Washington State and … Continue reading >Conrad 30 Physician J-Waiver Update for Washington State, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, and Alaska

General, Scott Railton – Posted on September 6, 2019September 6, 2019

H-1B Processing Changes Arriving Soon

The U.S. Government seems focused on making this be the year it changes how things go with H-1B petitions. Overall, … Continue reading >H-1B Processing Changes Arriving Soon

General, Scott Railton – Posted on January 25, 2019January 28, 2019

Time To Determine H-1B Worker Needs

Employers get a single bite at the apple each year to use the H-1B program. On April 1st, U.S. Citizenship … Continue reading >Time To Determine H-1B Worker Needs

General, Scott Railton – Posted on November 19, 2018November 20, 2018

Pre-Registration for 2019 Cap-Subject H-1B In The Works

The Department of Homeland Security released its list of rules that it plans to update, and the H-1B program made … Continue reading >Pre-Registration for 2019 Cap-Subject H-1B In The Works

General, Scott Railton – Posted on September 29, 2018

Cap Gap Work Authorization Ends On October 1st for H-1B Applicants

USCIS sent out a reminder today that students in F-1 status, waiting on their H-1B adjudications, are no longer permitted … Continue reading >Cap Gap Work Authorization Ends On October 1st for H-1B Applicants

General, Scott Railton – Posted on September 25, 2018

USCIS Processing Times Are Getting Longer

Longer waits, longer applications, and higher fees are the unfortunate reality for persons and businesses seeking immigration benefits with U.S. … Continue reading >USCIS Processing Times Are Getting Longer

General, Scott Railton – Posted on September 6, 2018

Premium Processing Price Hike, Suspension

USCIS will raise the price for Premium Processing on October 1st, from $1225 to the odd number of $1410. Premium … Continue reading >Premium Processing Price Hike, Suspension

General, Scott Railton – Posted on May 23, 2018

USCIS Narrows Meaning of a Specialty Occupation

USCIS is challenging employers on whether their positions fit the definition of a “specialty occupation.” It has become for the … Continue reading >USCIS Narrows Meaning of a Specialty Occupation