Many of you planning to apply for H1B Visa in FY 2021 season might already be aware that USCIS is implementing New Process with H1B Registration System and the USCIS published H1B registration notice in Federal register confirming the dates of the same to be from March 1st, 2020 to March 20th, 2020. While we are waiting for additional …
USCIS Publishes H1B 2021 Registration Notice – Process, Fee, Dates
Earlier today, USCIS published two things related to upcoming H1B Visa 2021 season, first a press release on their website and second a Notice in Federal Register confirming H1B Visa 2021 season’s registration dates, high level process, fee for the upcoming H1B season. Let’s look at the summary of information published in both of these. If you are new and …
H4 EAD Lawsuit Dec 2019 Updates – Rehearing Requests, Court Order
As you all know, certain H4 Visa holders are eligible to apply for H4 EAD to work in US. The EAD provision for H4 holders was challenged in court by ‘Save Jobs USA’ in 2015. If you look at the H4 EAD lawsuit history, updates, the case was in different courts over the years. Recently, in Nov 2019, the Appeals …
S386 / H1044 Amended Bill after Lee, Durbin Deal – H1B, 5.75%, AOS
As many of you know S386 / HR 1044 Bill have been stuck in Senate due to hold by Sen. Durbin. There seems to be a compromise between Sen. Lee and Sen. Durbin as we see a draft of the amended bill circulating around. The below summary is based on the draft copy of the S.386 / HR 1044 amended …
USCIS Confirms H1B Registration Dates for FY 2021 Season, Details
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 …
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 …
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 …
