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 […]
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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 […]
The Department of State (DOS) just announced a significant development in US visa processing: Starting January 29, 2024, a pilot program for stateside visa renewal will commence, concluding on April 1, 2024. This program aims to streamline the visa renewal process for certain nonimmigrant categories and reduce global visa wait times. Individuals affected by these […]
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently clarified, through their Policy Alert (PA-2023-29) dated October 20, that a sole proprietorship cannot file an L-1 visa petition for its owner. This decision stems from the fact that a sole proprietorship, unlike other business structures, is not recognized as a separate legal entity from its […]