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At the time of this posting (February 3, 2021), we continue to await the final H-1B Cap
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Trump Rule Restricting H-1B Visas Halted by Biden – Good News for H-1B Employers
By Alka Bahal on
Yesterday, January 20, 2021, White House Chief of Staff Ron Klain issued a memorandum regarding review of pending regulatory actions which directs, in part, that (1) all rules pending at…
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BREAKING NEWS: DHS issues Interim Final Rule regarding the H-1B Visa Program
By Alka Bahal on
Just released by USCIS: The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has announced an interim final rule (IFR) that strengthens the H-1B nonimmigrant visa program to protect U.S. workers, restores integrity …
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USCIS Issues FY2021 H-1B Cap Lottery Results
By Catherine V. Wadhwani on
With lightning speed, USCIS closed the FY2021 H-1B Cap Registration Process, conducted the lottery (random selection process), and issued the lottery results.
Since yesterday, March 27, 2020, the agency has…
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Temporary Suspension of Premium Processing for FY2021 Cap-Subject Petitions
By Mark D. Harley on
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the temporary suspension of premium processing for all FY 2021 cap-subject petitions. USCIS expects this suspension to last until no later than…
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FY2021 H-1B Cap Electronic Registration Now Open
By Catherine V. Wadhwani on
Ready or not, it’s time to electronically register for the upcoming H-1B Cap Lottery.
The registration period began at 12:00 noon Eastern Time on Sunday, March 1, 2020 and will…
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H-1B Electronic Registration Process for Next Fiscal Year Cap Season will open 03/01/20
By Alka Bahal on
From the Public Engagement Division of USCIS: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced on 12/6/19 the requirement for employers seeking to file H-1B cap-subject petitions, including those eligible for the…
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Update on Rule on H-1B Registration Fee
By Mark D. Harley on
To update my September 5, 2019 post, USCIS has announced a final rule that requires a $10 non-refundable registration fee for each cap-subject H-1B submitted by petitioning employers. USCIS announced…
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H-1B Lottery Update!
By Ali Brodie on
Today, USCIS announced it has completed the H-1B cap FY 2018 random selection process (also known as the H-1B lottery). This means USCIS has completed the lottery and has selected…
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Travel Ban During H-1B Season
By Robert S. Whitehill on
Words matter. The words of President Trump as President of the United States and as candidate Trump have been heard by the Courts, not of public opinion, but of the…
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