Earlier today USCIS released a press note confirming the launch of New H1B Registration System for upcoming H1B Visa 2021 Season and listed out the key dates. Let’s look at the details of key points from the press release and key dates as outlined by USCIS. Also, we will add more info related to the registration system and details for …
Called for Interview after Dropbox – H1B Visa – Experience Hyderabad
As most of you know, since September 1st, 2019, it is mandatory to book appointment for Dropbox for US Visa in India. Some got successful Dropbox Stamping for US Visa with Appointment, but we have noticed few users reported that they got 221g and have been called for interview. One of our readers, Surya Teja Muthyala, had a similar situation …
How to withdraw H4 Application? Sample Letter, USCIS Confirmation
Since the introduction of the New I-539 form with Biometrics, the processing delays have skyrocketed. Many are waiting for months with H4 EAD pending after Biometrics… It is a challenge for many to travel out of US with pending H4 with USCIS as it can lead to I-94 mismatches or abandonment of the change of status (COS) applications. One of …
Fall 2019 Regulatory Agenda for H1B, L1, H4 EAD, F1 OPT, B1,GC
Every year US Federal Govt publishes their key priorities in the form of Unified Agenda with the key regulations they are working on and what they plan to do in the upcoming months. The regulatory agenda involves various agencies priorities, but for our audience, we will focus only on the regulatory agenda items related to H1B, H4, F1, L1 Visas. …
H1B Visa 2021 – Registration, Lottery, Deadlines, Planning, Fee, FAQs
If you have been unlucky in the H1B visa 2020 season or planning to apply for H1B visa in the next fiscal year, it is important for you to be prepared ahead of time. As we may very likely have new registration system in place for the next fiscal year, the deadlines will vary and you need to prepared ahead …
H4 EAD Lawsuit – Court Judgement Summary – Save Jobs Wins
As many of you have been waiting for the H4 EAD Lawsuit News updates, court has given their judgment earlier today. In short, the judgement says that Save Jobs has standing, and the case is sent back to the district court for further consideration. The win to Save Jobs in appeals court is not ultimate win, it is just a …
H1B Visa Stamping Experience 2019 – Biometrics, Interview – Chennai
US Visa Stamping is one of the key steps in your journey to work in US. If you are a first timer going for US Visa stamping, it is important for you to be prepared well. There is no better thing than reading visa stamping experience from a first timer applying for H1B Visa stamping. Thanks a lot to our …
Indian Passport Processing Delays – RPO Process, Tatkal – Experience
Since the online passport application system, you do not need an agent and you can apply for new or renew Indian passport on your own. Also, as NRI, you also do not need an agent and can apply for passport renewal as NRI using the same process. But, at times, especially as NRI, you are in time crunch and if …
New Public Charge Rule for US Visa Stampings – H1B, H4, L1, B1, F1
Starting from Today, October 15th, 2019, US Department of State will apply new public charge rule guidelines to assess all visa stampings done at US Consulates and Embassies across the world. In short, from today, the Consular Officer or Visa officer assessing your US Visa application, during visa interview, will evaluate your application based on new public charge guidelines, before …
Public Charge Rule – Blocked by Courts – Official Orders, Summary
As many of you know the Public Charge Rule impacting H1B, H4, F1, L1 and many other visa holders is set to be effective from October 15th, 2019. In fact, USCIS even released new forms like I-539 with Public Charge info. In the past couple of months, we had over a dozen lawsuits nationwide. After the courts’ typical judicial processes …
