For US-based employers hiring foreign workers, it is important to understand the requirements and procedures of Form I-129 for H-1B and any related updates. This form allows petitioners to file on behalf of nonimmigrant workers seeking temporary employment or training in the US under H-1B nonimmigrant classification. It also facilitates requests for status changes to […]
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For the first time since 2016, the USCIS issued a final rule to modify specific fees associated with immigration and naturalization benefit requests. In this iteration, each fee is either reduced or maintained at the same level as proposed earlier, with most individual filers facing limits on fee increases. The final rule (issued on February […]
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is constantly exploring ways to bolster the integrity of its immigration processes. This commitment has led to a series of changes in the H-1B visa program—a system widely used by US-based companies to employ foreign workers with specialized skills. USCIS recently introduced a final rule that aims […]
The United States Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reached a remarkable milestone for its H-1B visa program in the fiscal year (FY) 2024—it met the congressionally mandated caps of 65,000 (regular H1-B visas) and 20,000 for the US advanced degree exemption or master’s cap. Those who were not selected can expect a notification from […]