USCIS Policy Memo for Third Party worksite H1B Petitions – Why, What, Impact ?

USCIS News Policy memo Third Party H1B Contract Itinerary Rules 2018

USCIS released a new policy memo on Feb 22, 2018 clarifying requirements for the third-party worksite H1B petitions. We will look at the background before the new memo, reason for these new requirements, what is it and who all it will impact. Background – Employer Employee Relationship Memo: In the past, there was a lot …

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How to get I-94 Extension in US – 6 Options, 20 Experiences – Complete Guide

I-94 Extension or Update at Port of Entry Process USA

Depending on the type of US visa you get at the US Consulate, you may get it issued beyond your passport validity.  However, when you enter the US at a port of entry, the CBP officer uses your current passport expiration date to issue your I-94 Expiration date. If your passport expires before the US Visa expiry, …

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H1B Visa, CPT, OPT – Changes, H4 EAD Removal – Fall 2017 Regulatory Agenda News

H4 EAD Removal H1B Change Fall 2017 Unified Agenda

It has been crazy last couple of weeks as many are in panic mode as the H4 EAD Lawsuit leading to H4 EAD removal/ revoke agenda item in DHS Fall 2017 Regulatory Agenda that was published on Dec 14th, 2017. Besides, there are few more H1B visa related regulations, including changes to CPT/ OPT programs …

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H1B Visa Approval Trends, Top Industries, Top Countries FY 2007 to 2017

As many of you are going through the H1B process and experiencing long delays, you maybe wondering, is it like this every year or something new…USCIS has recently released H1B receipt filings, approval rates and other key stats as part of the transparency under the Trump’s  Buy American Hire American Executive Order .  I have tried to …

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