On December 22, 2015, DHS filed a motion under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure (FRCP) 60(b)(6) requesting that the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia extend the stay
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STEM OPT for 24 months?
With the end of STEM OPT looming, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a much-awaited Proposed Rule on October 19, 2015, regarding STEM OPT and Cap-Gap Relief. (See …
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Immigration Executive Action: Modernizing Legal Immigration
Much has been reported regarding President Obama’s Immigration Accountability Executive Action (IAEA). And, of course, there is still uncertainty regarding when and exactly what measures will be implemented by the…
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No Foolin’ – H-1B Visa Shortage a Serious Impediment to Local Hiring
Every April Fool’s Day, we play tricks on one another, good natured fun with hoaxes usually followed by a cry of “April fool!” and a good hearty laugh.
Consider that…
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H-1B Visa Season Approaches – Don’t Be Late! Timing Is Everything
H-1B visa cap season is rapidly approaching as the deadline to file for Fiscal Year 2015 begins April 1, 2014 and ends April 7, 2014 (the first five business days…
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H-1B Quota Expected To Be Exhausted by April 5, 2013
Reminder – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) anticipates that the H-1B cap for the upcoming fiscal year will be reached by April 5. The announcement states:
“Based on…
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Cap-Subject H-1B Processing Delays
Concerns have been expressed recently about USCIS’ processing times and significant delays in its adjudication of H-1B cap-subject petitions at both the Vermont and California Service Centers. These delays may…
List of STEM Fields Expanded for F-1 OPT Extensions
List of Stem Fields Expanded for OPT Extension…
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