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Upload Your H1B Denials and RFEs and See if We Can Do Better
The number of approvals for H-1B visa petitions has plummeted in recent years, and OnlineVisas.com is setting out to reverse the trend. We want to show companies our approach upfront. In addition
Continue readingTop 9 U.S. Immigration Trends to Watch in 2020
The Trump administration is most likely to continue eroding the foundation of immigration that America was built on as more restrictive policies are introduced and existing ones locked in. Below are
Continue readingPre-registration Process and Selection Order Reversal for H-1B Petitions
USCIS announced that it has successfully completed pilot testing for the new digital pre-registration process that will be used for the next H-1B lottery. The digital pre-registration is part of a broader
Continue readingCutting Through the H-1B Bureaucratic Red Tape
Since Indian “techies” are the primary recipients of H-1B visas, IT companies are being disproportionally affected by the ongoing changes to the H-1B filing process. Watch or listen to
Continue readingNavigating the PERM Labor Certification Process
The EB2 visa (or EB2 Green Card) is for employment-based “exceptional” ability (first preference) or advanced degree permanent residence (second preference). Watch or listen to
Continue reading4 Simple Reasons for Choosing OnlineVisas for your H1B Needs
When a company is hiring an attorney, they are typically meeting prospects in person. So how do you hire an attorney, especially if they are not right in front of you? We have clients all over the country
Continue readingH-1B Denials Hit All-Time High
It is no secret that the current administration frequently bypasses Congress and issues policy changes to curb legal immigration. According to the latest data from USCIS, H-1B visas are being denied
Continue readingAmerican Job Loss and H-1B Visas
The H-1B is a merit-based visa that has been at the forefront of the immigration battle. Essentially, the H-1B is the white-collar visa, meaning it is for specialty occupations that require a specific
Continue readingPublic Charge Rule Expected to Go in Effect October 15 Temporarily Blocked
On October 11, 2019, a federal judge in New York issued an injunction blocking the amended Public Charge rule. USCIS and DHS published the final rule on August 14, making many applicants inadmissible
Continue readingThe Trump Administration’s H1-B Denial Tactics
To date, the Trump administration has taken no positive action toward the H-1B visa program. USCIS continues to view highly skilled foreign-born workers as threats instead of assets to the U.S. workforce. Operational
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