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National Interest Waiver

The NIW Pathway: A Strategic Approach to Demonstrating Your Value

Unlock the secrets to a successful NIW case with our step-by-step guide on demonstrating national importance and securing your U.S. future.

Khadija DerrickMay 9, 2024

Immigration National Interest Waiver

Experience Required for a National Interest Waiver

While there is no specific number of years of experience required for an NIW application, applicants should have a strong track record of significant success in their industry.

Khadija DerrickApril 1, 2021

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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

USCIS Completes Return of Unselected H-1B Cap Petitions

USCIS have finished returning unselected H-1B petitions that were not selected in the FY2020 cap lottery. Employers should receive petition packages and fee checks by August 29, 2019. This year, USCIS received 201,011 filings in the week between April 1…

Jenny ZhanAugust 16, 2019

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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

USCIS Reverse Decision to Allow Offsite STEM OPT Workplace Placement

In May 2018, USCIS quietly changed the rules for offsite STEM OPT workplace placement on its website that disallowed STEM OPT students from being placed with a third party. For many foreign nationals who travel to the United States to…

Jenny ZhanAugust 20, 2018

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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

USCIS Completes Return of Unselected H-1B Cap Petitions

USCIS have finished returning unselected H-1B petitions that were not selected in the FY2019 cap lottery. Employers should receive petition packages and fee checks by August 13, 2018. This year, a total of 190,098 H-1B cap petitions were received, of…

Jenny ZhanAugust 9, 2018

The NIW Pathway: A Strategic Approach to Demonstrating Your Value

Experience Required for a National Interest Waiver

USCIS Completes Return of Unselected H-1B Cap Petitions

USCIS Reverse Decision to Allow Offsite STEM OPT Workplace Placement

USCIS Completes Return of Unselected H-1B Cap Petitions

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