What is the H-1B visa application process?
If your H-1B registration application was selected in the H-1B lottery, you have a 90 day period during which you have to file an [...]
How much do I have to pay an H-1B employee? What is a prevailing wage? How do I find out what is the prevailing wage?
H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits a company to hire workers in specialty occupations. As an H-1B employer, you have to pay [...]
What are the Differences Between and E-3 and H-1B Visa?
The E-3 and H-1B visas are similar but have some key differences. This post summarizes the key similarities and difference between the H-1B and [...]
Fiscal Year 2021 Diversity Visa Lottery Winners Selected
U.S. Statement Department have announced that they have chosen the winners of the FY 2021 Diversity Visa Lottery. Although the announcement of the winners [...]
I was selected in the H-1B lottery and I am currently in the U.S. on a J-1 trainee visa. Does Cap-Gap apply to J-1 visa? Can I stay in the U.S. until October 1? Can I Change Status?
The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits a company to hire workers in specialty occupations. There are a limited number of H-1B [...]
My H-1B registration was selected in the H-1B lottery. Is the company required to file the H-1B petition? What if the company does not file, are there any consequences?
Covid-19 has changed the rules for travel, engagement and employment. Many companies have started to reduce wages and put staff on leave, and some [...]
I am in the U.S. on F-1 OPT status and I was selected/not selected in this year’s H-1B visa lottery. Does Cap-Gap Extension apply to me? Can I stay in the U.S. until September 30?
If you are currently in the U.S. on F-1 OPT status, your OPT work authorization expires soon, and your company filed an H-1B registration, [...]
H-1B Electronic Registration Closes Today!
At noon EST on March 20, the initial registration period for FY 2021 H-1B lottery selection will close. All registrations must be properly submitted [...]
Petitioners can now Create Online Accounts for H-1B Lottery Registration
Starting this year, all prospective H-1B applicants must first be registered online on the USCIS myUSCIS website in order to be in the pool [...]
H-1B Approval for a Cap-Subject H-1B case at USCIS for an Engineer
We just received an H-1B approval from USCIS for a cap-subject H-1B. The applicant is an Engineer and has a Master’s Degree in Engineering from a [...]
What is the New H-1B Registration Process? What is changing for H-1B petitions this year? Will there be a lottery for H-1B petitions? What is the new H-1B registration Process?
On January 9, 2020, USCIS formally announced details of the new H-1B cap registration process for FY 2021. The H-1B visa is a nonimmigrant [...]
USCIS Announces H-1B Cap Registration Information
On Thursday, USCIS has formally announced details of the H-1B cap registration process for FY 2021. Starting next year, employers will have to register [...]
H-1B Cap Registration Will be Implemented in the Upcoming Fiscal Year Cap Season
USCIS has announced today that it has successfully completed the testing phase of the online registration system for the H-1B lottery. To learn more [...]
H-1B Visa Registration Fee Implemented
USCIS has announced today that a $10 non-refundable fee for each H-1B registration submitted by petitioning employers will be implemented once the electronic registration [...]
H-1B Transfer Approval for Senior Digital Product Manager at E-Commerce Retail Company
We received an approval for an H-1B transfer case for a Senior Digital Product Manager who had extensive experience in the field working in [...]
Can I apply for the Diversity Lottery While on an E-2 visa? Will the Diversity Lottery impact my visa? Can I apply for the diversity lottery?
The diversity lottery gives 50,000 people from different countries the opportunity to get a green card. You can find out more about the Diversity [...]
H-1B Approval for a Cap-Subject H-1B Change of Status case at USCIS for an Accountant
We just received an H-1B approval from USCIS for a cap-subject H-1B. The applicant is an Accountant and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting [...]
FY 2021 Diversity Visa Lottery Opens October 2
Starting from noon EST on October 2, 2019, the State Department will begin accepting online registration for Fiscal Year 2020 Diversity Visa lottery here. Foreign [...]
DHS Proposes Fee for H-1B Registration
Today, the Department of Homeland Security has announced a proposed rule that will require employers seeking to file H-1B cap-subject petitioners to pay a [...]
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 [...]
USCIS Issues Data Confirming Increase in Denials and RFEs for Nonimmigrant Applications
USCIS has released data for the first half of fiscal year 2019 confirming that denial and RFE rates have continued to increase for nonimmigrant [...]
USCIS to Accept Premium Processing for Remaining H-1B Cap Petitions
USCIS announced that starting on June 10, 2019, it will accept premium processing requests for all remaining FY 2020 H-1B Cap cases. Premium processing [...]
Proposed H-1B Cap Registration Fee Under Review
The Department of Homeland Security have submitted a proposal to charge an unknown amount of fee for companies registering foreign nationals for the upcoming [...]
H-1B approval for cap-subject H-1B at USCIS for a Nanotechnology Engineer
We just received an H-1B approval from USCIS for a cap-subject H-1B. The applicant is a Nanotechnology Engineer and has a Master's Degree from [...]
USCIS has Completed Data Entry for all FY 2020 H-1B Cap Subject Petitions
USCIS has announced on May 17, 2019 that is has completed all data entry for fiscal year 2020 H-1B cap-subject lottery selection. USCIS has [...]
Immigrant Visas Approved for a Diversity Lottery Applicant and his family from Germany
Scott Legal just had immigrant visas approved for a diversity lottery applicant and his family. The applicant and his family are from Germany and their interview [...]
FY 2020 Diversity Visa Winners Selected
U.S. Statement Department have announced that they have chosen the winners of the FY 2020 Diversity Visa Lottery. The Diversity Immigrant Visa Program makes [...]
I was selected in a Diversity Visa Lottery. How do I qualify for the Diversity Lottery Green Card? What documents do I need to submit for the Diversity Lottery?
If you receive notification from the Electronic Diversity Visa Website that you have been selected in the Diversity Visa Program, you must complete numerous [...]
H-1B Advanced Cap for FY 2020 has been Reached!
USCIS has received sufficient number of petitions for the congressionally-mandated 20,000 H-1B master cap for FY 2020. The 65,000 regular cap was reached last [...]
H-1B Regular Cap for FY 2020 has been Reached!
USCIS has received sufficient number of petitions for the congressionally-mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap for FY 2020. USCIS will now determine whether it [...]
New H-1B Database Website to be Unveiled on April 1
USCIS will unveil a new website on April 1, 2019 that will expand on the amount of H-1B petitioner data available to the public. [...]
Premium Processing Will be Accepted for the Upcoming H-1B Cap Season
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that premium processing will be offered in a two phased procedure during the upcoming Fiscal [...]
USCIS Resumes Premium Processing for All H-1B Petitions
Starting today, USCIS will resume premium processing services for all new and pending H-1B petitions. Premium Processing for H-1B Cap applications resumed on January [...]
Decline in H-1B Visa Approval Rates
Last week, USCIS published data showing increases in the number of Request for Evidence (RFE) and denials issued for H-1B Visa applications. The H-1B [...]
FY 2020 H-1B Cap Season Starts April 1, 2019: Things You Should Do and Know
H-1B cap season for fiscal year 2020 will begin on April 1, 2019. Employers should start preparing for cap petitions now as applications not [...]
