H-1B Lottery Round Two Complete
First-time H-1B applicants must first obtain an H-1B visa number through a lottery. The government has completed the second round of the H-1B lottery for registrations submitted in March 2021. [...]
Mexican Citizens Can Apply for Travel Visas with Longer Validity
The U.S. Department of State recently improved its policy for H and L travel visas for Mexican citizens. Mexican travel visa applicants may now pay an additional fee to [...]
Immigrants’ Role in Supporting Social Security
Immigrants continue to show how much of a positive force they are on our nation. The U.S. birth rate is dropping to a record low and the number of people [...]
Smoother Process for Spouses and Children Extending or Changing Their Temporary Status
Many immigration applications require the applicant to attend an in-person biometrics appointment. At the appointment, an applicant usually has their photo and fingerprints taken. This government requirement adds delays and [...]
Your Prior Immigration Approvals Once Again Help Get Your Extensions of Status Petitions Approved
The new administration has instructed officers to once again defer to prior decisions when reviewing petitions for extensions of status. If an application involves the same parties and facts, the [...]
Immigration Changes in Biden’s First Months
President Biden promised substantial immigration reform as a part of his campaign. After his first 100 days in office, we take a look at the changes that have been made [...]
Nonimmigrant Visa Travel Ban Ended!
Good news! The prior administration’s travel ban of certain nonimmigrant visa applicants abroad was set to expire on March 31, 2021. The Biden administration opted not to extend the ban. [...]
New Public Charge Rule No Longer in Effect
The Biden administration ended the use of the new Public Charge rule put into place by the last administration. The 2019 version of the Public Charge rule affected green card [...]
H-4 Employment Authorization Saved!
The prior administration proposed regulations to take away employment authorization for H-4 spouses. An ongoing lawsuit similarly challenges the validity of these work permits for spouses of H-1B employees. [...]
H-1B Season: Act Now for Your Professional Employees
Employers should act quickly to secure top talent from around the world! H-1B is the most popular temporary work status for professionals. H-1B is also the best status for many [...]