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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

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 for the H-1B visa lottery. Online account creation is now available for prospective petitioners and legal…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 25, 2020

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Approvals

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 U.S. University. USCIS issued a Request for Evidence in August. Scott Legal submitted a…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 12, 2020

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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

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 visa suitable for individuals who have a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent and a job offer…

Jenny ZhanFebruary 3, 2020

Approvals

H-1B Visa Approval in Osaka, Japan for a National of Japan

We just had an H-1B visa stamp approval at the U.S. Consulate in Osaka, Japan. The H-1B employee is a national of Japan. The employer is based in New Jersey and the employee works as an Engineer. Click on the buttons below…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 23, 2020

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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

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 each individual foreign national they would like to sponsor for the lottery first. Once registered, USCIS…

Jenny ZhanJanuary 10, 2020

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

I am currently in the U.S. on H-1B status. Can I find a new employer or do I have to keep working for the employer who initially sponsored me for an H-1B?

H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits a U.S. company to hire workers in specialty occupations. The H-1B visa may be granted for up to 6 years. We sometimes get the following question from potential clients: Company X sponsored…

Jenny ZhanDecember 20, 2019

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

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 about the H-1B visa and your eligibility, please click here. The online registration process will be implemented…

Jenny ZhanDecember 9, 2019

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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration L-1 Visa

What is a Recapture petition? Can I recapture time I spent outside the U.S. while on H-1B status? Can I recapture time I spent outside the U.S while on L-1A or L-1B status?

H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits a company to hire workers in specialty occupations. The beneficiary (the foreign worker) must have a Bachelor’s degree or higher. You can be granted H-1B status in the U.S. for a maximum…

Jenny ZhanNovember 19, 2019

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

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 system is in place. The registration system, which is slated to go into effect for fiscal…

Jenny ZhanNovember 7, 2019

Approvals

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 a similar position. Despite the heightened scrutiny and increase in RFE issuance in recent times, the…

Jenny ZhanOctober 8, 2019

Approvals

H-1B Change of Employer Petition Approval for an Accountant at the U.S. Consulate in New Delhi for a National of India

We just had an H-1B petition approval at the U.S. Consulate in New Delhi. USCIS approved the I-129 change of employer petition (because the Beneficiary was outside the U.S. the petition was filed as Consular Processing and not Change of…

Jenny ZhanOctober 3, 2019

Approvals

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 from a U.S. University. The employer is a cosmetics company and is based in New York…

Jenny ZhanOctober 1, 2019

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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

What is Cap-Gap Extension? Can I stay in the U.S. after my OPT work authorization card expires but before I am able to start working in H-1B status?

Let’s analyze the following scenario: You are in the U.S. on F-1 OPT status and you are working for an employer. During the cap season, your employer files an H-1B Cap Change of Status petition and the case is selected…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 30, 2019

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

H-4 EAD Rescission Delayed Until Spring 2020

The Department of Homeland Security has announced that the proposed regulation to rescind the H-4 employment authorization program is not likely to be published until Spring 2020, and that even this estimate is “aspirational”. For more information please click here and here. This…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 20, 2019

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

Proposed Rule to Terminate H-4 Employment Authorization Still Under Review

The Department of Homeland Security’s proposal to terminate the H-4 employment authorization program is still under review with the Office of Management and Budget. DHS sent the proposed rule to the OMB for review in February. Typically, proposed rules clear…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 11, 2019

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

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 fee of $10 for each electronic registration submitted to USCIS. In the new proposed system, which…

Jenny ZhanSeptember 3, 2019

Approvals

H-1B approval for an Accounting role for a National of India

We just had an H-1B approval with U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services for an accountant position with a company based in New York. Click on the buttons below in order to claim your free Visa Guide (E-1, E-2, TN, EB-5,…

Jenny ZhanJuly 11, 2019

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Immigration News

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 visa applications such as the H-1B, L visa, O Visa, and TN Visas. The H-1B visa…

Jenny ZhanJune 12, 2019

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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

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 costs $1410 and guarantees that USCIS will take adjudicative action on the application within 15 days. If USCIS…

Jenny ZhanJune 10, 2019

Approvals

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 a U.S. University. The employer is based in New Jersey and the applicant currently works for the…

Jenny ZhanMay 22, 2019

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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

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 also announced that this year, they have received 201,011 filings in the week between April 1…

Jenny ZhanMay 17, 2019

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

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 week. USCIS has also announced that this year, they have received 201,011 filings in the week…

Jenny ZhanApril 16, 2019

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

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 has received sufficient number of petitions to meet the 20,000 master’s cap, which should be announced…

Jenny ZhanApril 9, 2019

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

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. The new website will reportedly allow members of the public to search for H-1B information by…

Jenny ZhanMarch 28, 2019

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

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 Year 2020 cap season starting on April 1. Premium processing costs $1410 and guarantees that USCIS will take…

Jenny ZhanMarch 19, 2019

Petitioners can now Create Online Accounts for H-1B Lottery Registration

H-1B Approval for a Cap-Subject H-1B case at USCIS for an Engineer

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?

H-1B Visa Approval in Osaka, Japan for a National of Japan

USCIS Announces H-1B Cap Registration Information

I am currently in the U.S. on H-1B status. Can I find a new employer or do I have to keep working for the employer who initially sponsored me for an H-1B?

H-1B Cap Registration Will be Implemented in the Upcoming Fiscal Year Cap Season

What is a Recapture petition? Can I recapture time I spent outside the U.S. while on H-1B status? Can I recapture time I spent outside the U.S while on L-1A or L-1B status?

H-1B Visa Registration Fee Implemented

H-1B Transfer Approval for Senior Digital Product Manager at E-Commerce Retail Company

H-1B Change of Employer Petition Approval for an Accountant at the U.S. Consulate in New Delhi for a National of India

H-1B Approval for a Cap-Subject H-1B Change of Status case at USCIS for an Accountant

What is Cap-Gap Extension? Can I stay in the U.S. after my OPT work authorization card expires but before I am able to start working in H-1B status?

H-4 EAD Rescission Delayed Until Spring 2020

Proposed Rule to Terminate H-4 Employment Authorization Still Under Review

DHS Proposes Fee for H-1B Registration

H-1B approval for an Accounting role for a National of India

USCIS Issues Data Confirming Increase in Denials and RFEs for Nonimmigrant Applications

USCIS to Accept Premium Processing for Remaining H-1B Cap Petitions

H-1B approval for cap-subject H-1B at USCIS for a Nanotechnology Engineer

USCIS has Completed Data Entry for all FY 2020 H-1B Cap Subject Petitions

H-1B Advanced Cap for FY 2020 has been Reached!

H-1B Regular Cap for FY 2020 has been Reached!

New H-1B Database Website to be Unveiled on April 1

Premium Processing Will be Accepted for the Upcoming H-1B Cap Season

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