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Biometrics Now Required for Certain Foreign Nationals Seeking a Change or Extension of Nonimmigrant Status ImmigrationNews

Biometrics Now Required for Certain Foreign Nationals Seeking a Change or Extension of Nonimmigrant Status

On March 11, USCIS will introduce a new Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status. This revised version of the form will be implemented immediately upon release and no older versions of the form will be accepted. If you are…
February 14, 2019
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H-1B Change of Employer Petition Approval for a Market Research Analyst at the USCIS Vermont Service Center for a National of India Approvals

H-1B Change of Employer Petition Approval for a Market Research Analyst at the USCIS Vermont Service Center for a National of India

We just had an H-1B petition approval at the USCIS Vermont Service Center. The beneficiary was granted H-1B status as a Market Research Analyst. A Request for Evidence was received in this case, requesting evidence that the position is a…
September 13, 2018
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H-1B Visa Approval for a Operations Manager of a Commercial Bank at USCIS – Vermont Service Center for a National of India Approvals

H-1B Visa Approval for a Operations Manager of a Commercial Bank at USCIS – Vermont Service Center for a National of India

Scott Legal, P.C. just had an H-1B visa approval for an Operations Manager of a Commercial Bank for a national of India. The applicant was granted status for 3 years, and the application was approved without an RFE. This petition was originally filed by…
August 13, 2018
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USCIS Ombudsman Annual Report Confirms Continued Processing Delays and Emphasizes Anti-Fraud Initiatives News

USCIS Ombudsman Annual Report Confirms Continued Processing Delays and Emphasizes Anti-Fraud Initiatives

In the Annual Report to Congress, USCIS Ombudsman Julie Kirchner has addressed several anti-fraud initiatives that have caused delays and longer processing times for many applications. The Ombudsman’s office is an independent office created by Congress to recommend improvements for…
June 29, 2018
USCIS Changes Policy Relating to Employer’s Training Obligation for STEM OPT Employees H-1B and E-3 VisaImmigration Law Changes &  New Law

USCIS Changes Policy Relating to Employer’s Training Obligation for STEM OPT Employees

For many foreign nationals who travel to the United States to study and earn a bachelor’s degree in the fields of science, technology, engineering or mathematics (“STEM”), the 24-month extension of their Optional Practical Training (“OPT”) is a critical to…
May 25, 2018
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