Visa reciprocity refers to the principle under which the United States grants visa validity periods, fees, and the number of entries based on how a foreign government treats U.S. citizens…
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If you are currently working in the United States on an H-1B visa, you may already be planning your path to long-term residency. One compelling option for certain professionals is…
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Traveling as a green card holder can raise concerns, especially with news reports of green card holders being detained at airports and other facilities. This issue and fear also come…
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The H-1B visa is one of the most sought-after employment-based visas in the U.S., allowing foreign professionals to work in specialty occupations. With a limited number of new visas issued…
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Learn the risks and benefits of switching employers with a pending I-485 application for a green card while holding H-1B status.
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You can extend your H1B status beyond six years with an approved I-140 or NIW petition, even if you face priority date backlogs.
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Discover your chances of winning the H-1B lottery and how to maximize them. Learn more about the competitive process and explore alternative visa options.
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Explore the FY 2025 H-1B cap, application insights, and how to strengthen your petition.
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In an effort to streamline visa renewals and reduce global wait times, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) has announced a pilot program for stateside visa renewals, set to commence…
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Certain employers such as institutions of higher education, non-profit research organizations or governmental research organizations are H-1B cap-exempt employers, don’t have to go through the H1b lottery process and can…
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Australian citizens with a bachelor’s degree or higher that work or will work in a specialty occupation may be eligible to apply for an E-3 visa to work in the…
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USCIS has proposed several key changes to the H-1B regulations.
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Yes, it is possible to get an H1B visa for a part-time job, and it is also possible to work for multiple H1B employers .
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Even if you have left the United States after your first H1B employment has terminated, you are exempt from going through the H1B “cap lottery” again if you have a…
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Yes, you can extend your H1B status beyond the 6 years limit if you have an approved I-140 EB2 NIW petition and your priority date is not current.
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To qualify for the Masters Cap, the beneficiary must have a degree from a U.S. institution of higher education as defined in Section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of…
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Registering an applicant for the H1B lottery is a fairly straightforward process, but care must be taken on complying with the right procedures within the time window that USCIS designates.
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Changing from full-time to part-time is considered a material change and the employer will need to file an amended H1B petition with a new LCA.
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Yes, you can set a home office as an H1B worksite, but care must be taken to comply with LCA (Labor Certification Application) requirements.
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Nationals of Chile and Singapore can qualify for an H1b1 visa if they have an offer from a US employer to work in a specialty occupation and have at least…
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If a visa holder has changed employers in the same visa category, they may be able to use their existing visa to enter the U.S., even if it is annotated…
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The 60-day grace period is given only once per authorized validity period. If you apply for an H1B transfer during your grace period and this petition is denied, you may…
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Yes, an H1B petition is automatically revoked in certain situations, and in other cases, USCIS may issue a notice of intent to revoke (USCIS) for grounds including a petitioner’s noncompliance…
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Employers have until June 30th to file FY 2024 H-1B cap lottery petitions and supporting evidence with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
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A noncitizen would be considered a public charge if the Department of Homeland Security, “DHS” determines based on a totality of the circumstance-based analysis that a noncitizen is likely to…
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