August 2023 Visa Bulletin – EB-1 ROW Cutoff Date Introduced, EB-1 India Retrogression
The U.S. State Department has just released the August 2023 Visa Bulletin which is the eleventh Visa Bulletin for the fiscal year. The headline in the upcoming month’s Visa Bulletin is cutoff date introduction for EB-1 Rest of World and the major (10 years) retrogression for EB-1 India. Similarly, while there is some fluctuation among different categories, as we [...]
I-140 EAD Based on Compelling Circumstances – Everything You Need to Know
The I-140 EAD rule was introduced back in 2016 as part of a final rule entitled “Retention of EB–1, EB–2, and EB–3 Immigrant Workers and Program Improvements Affecting High-Skilled Nonimmigrant Workers” [commonly known as the “High-Skilled” Final Rule] and, as a result, USCIS amended its regulations to allow certain nonimmigrants with approved Form I-140 petitions to apply for an independent [...]
USCIS Introduces New I-551 Stamp Mail Delivery Process
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently announced an update that has introduced a new I-551 stamp mail delivery process, easing the way immigrants receive their lawful permanent resident status while waiting for their physical green cards. This helpful step is designed to streamline the process and reduce in-person appointments at local USCIS offices. Streamlining the Delivery [...]
I-9 Remote Physical Inspection Flexibility Ending July 31, 2023: Preparing for the Transition
Since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses across the United States have faced numerous challenges in adapting to remote work environments. One critical area impacted by this shift has been the verification of employment eligibility through Form I-9. To accommodate remote work, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) introduced temporary measures allowing for remote physical inspection of I-9 [...]
Staggering Number of H-1B Cap Registrations and USCIS Efforts to Combat Fraud
USCIS has finally released details of the numbers of H-1B cap registrations for the upcoming fiscal year and the numbers are well above expectations in a number of ways. USCIS reported that out of a total of 780,888 registrations, after removing duplicates and failed payments, there are 758,994 eligible registrations, an increase of about 63% compared to the prior year. [...]
Application for Entrepreneur Parole – What You Need to Know
If you are an entrepreneur who wants to start or grow a business in the United States, the Form I-941 Application for Entrepreneur Parole may be an option for you. This application allows eligible entrepreneurs to enter the U.S. on a temporary basis to develop and oversee their businesses. What is Entrepreneur Parole? Entrepreneur Parole is a program designed to [...]