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H-1B Visa Lottery 2019-2020: Things to Know
Knowing which documents to submit for an H-1B visa petition is important. Equally important, however, is understanding how each document should be presented and how the petition will be evaluated. The
Continue readingHow Growing Backlogs Help Build an “Invisible Wall” Against Legal Immigration
In just one year, the backlog of applications submitted to the United States Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) has doubled. The slowing processing times continue to cause undue anxiety and hinder
Continue readingWhat to Expect in U.S. Immigration in 2019
As tensions surrounding U.S. immigration system, the border wall and its funding mount, here is a look at what we can expect in 2019. Further restrictions to the H-1B visa program To date, the
Continue readingBeyond H-1B: Other Paths to Entering the U.S. Workforce
With the unpredictable yet consistent changes to the H-1B visa process, many employers and H-1B visa holders are looking for alternative visa types to enter the U.S. workforce. Here are some alternatives
Continue readingDHS Final Rule Postpones Pre-registration and Reorders H-1B Selection Process
On January 30th, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a final rule for the Registration Requirement for Petitioners Seeking To File H-1B Petitions on Behalf of CapSubject Aliens.
Continue readingCanada’s Attempt to Dominate Global Tech Industry Has U.S. Talent Running to the Border
The possibility of building a stable future makes Canada a viable prospect for U.S. tech workers who are living visa to visa. The Canadian tech scene is ruthlessly capitalizing on U.S. anti-immigration
Continue readingThe Irony of the Government Shutdown for Immigration Law
The policy disagreements over border wall funding as a solution to a broken immigration system continue crippling U.S. immigration courts. Here are three areas affected the most. E-Verify The E-Verify
Continue readingDHS discusses Pre-Registration Process for H-1B Petitions
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a Notice of Proposed Rule Making titled Registration Requirement for Petitioners Seeking To File H-1B Petitions on Behalf of Cap-Subject Aliens. The
Continue readingThree Reasons Why H-1B Visa Petitions Now Take Longer to Process
There are three clear reasons why there is a longer processing time for H-1B visa petitions this year. The Trump administration has created an air of uncertainty for highly skilled legal immigrants. Many
Continue readingRegional Center Program Authorization Extended Through Dec. 21, 2018
As Congress continues working on updating the legislation, authorization for the Regional Center program that focuses on the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program has been extended through December 21, 2018. The
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