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 […]
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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 […]
With the new year comes significant updates in immigration policies, particularly for families, employers looking to hire foreign workers, and professionals who want to work in the US. As a result of the substantial volumes of immigrant visas and adjustment of status applications being handled by the US Department of State (DoS) and US Citizenship […]
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reached its annual quota of 85,000 new H-1B filings for the fiscal year 2024, following the registration process in March 2023. This significant development affected thousands of applicants worldwide. Were you affected by this development? This article aims to clarify the complexities of the H-1B cap lottery and […]