All posts by Jon Velie
Lofgren’s ‘High-Skilled Integrity and Fairness Act of 2017’ and the Future of the H-1B Visa
On January 30, 2017, legislation by Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren was introduced in the US House of Representatives. If passed, this legislation would drastically change the H-1B landscape for the American
Continue readingWhat President Trump’s Proposed Executive Order on Immigration Could Mean for America
On January 30th, 2017 a preliminary copy of an executive order on immigration was leaked from the White House. Dated January 23rd, 2017, the leaked document entitled “Executive Order on Protecting American
Continue readingWhat will be the Impact of President Trump’s Immigration Ban on the United States?
On January 27th, 2017 an executive order on national security and immigration was signed by President Donald Trump. Entitled “Protecting the Nation from Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States,”
Continue readingNew Rule Affecting Retention of EB-1 / EB-2 / EB-3 Workers, January 2017
An Explanation of the US Immigration Rule “Retention of EB-1, EB-2, and EB-3 Immigrant Workers and Program Improvements Affecting High-Skilled Nonimmigrant Workers” of January 18, 2017 On January
Continue readingOnlineVisas Offers H-1B Petitions for just $999
For the first time, Online Visas is able to offer U.S. businesses a H-1B Visa Petition service package for our lowest-ever price of just $999 per application. The $999 fee covers our legal services,
Continue readingDebunking Issa’s “Protect and Grow Jobs Act”
Congressman Darrell Issa (R-CA), has proposed legislation which would drastically change the landscape of H-1B immigration in the US. The bill is called the “Protect and Grow American Jobs Act”
Continue readingH-1B Required Documents
One of the excellent attributes of the OnlineVisas Gateway system is that it organizes all your required visa documents in one place. However, you’ll still need to assemble these items and upload them
Continue readingH-1B Cap Exempt Candidates
Much of the anxiety surrounding filing for an H-1B visa stems from the cap on H-1B visas. Most people are aware that the general cap on H-1Bs is set at 65,000 annually with an additional 20,000 visas available
Continue readingTips on Drafting an LCA Notice of Posting for an H-1B Visa Application
When obtaining an H-1B, it’s important to remember that the visa is granted in order to benefit the US enterprise – not the beneficiary. In order to protect the interest of US citizens and residents,
Continue readingAvoid the Most Common H-1B Mistakes
The H-1B filing period comes around only once a year and the cap is quickly reached. When filing your petition, it’s important to get things right the first time to avoid crucial delays which could disqualify
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