You Have Options If Your H-1B Is Not Selected in the FY 2024 Cap
USCIS announced they received enough registrations to satisfy the FY2024 H-1B cap for both the regular cap and the master’s cap. Selection status is shown in the employer’s MyUSCIS account. It is uncertain if this will be the only selection process or not. USCIS has not, as of the time of writing, released the total […]
FY2024 H-1B Cap Selections Completed
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced they received enough electronic registrations during the initial period to satisfy the FY2024 H-1B cap. This includes the advanced degrees (master’s cap). USICS randomly selected from complete and properly submitted registrations to make their selection. Individuals selected to to file an H-1B petition for their selected beneficiary have been notified through their online account.
USCIS Announces Extension for FY2024 H-1B Registration
USCIS extended the FY2024 H-1B registration period to Monday, March 20, 2023, at 5:00 pm Eastern Standard Time, due to issues experienced by some users in completing the payment process.
Companies Moving Foreign Talent Abroad to Avoid US Visa Delays
U.S. companies are increasingly moving key foreign employees abroad in order to retain them. The approach referred to as offshoring or nearshoring, gives companies the option to avoid the long delays and shortage of U.S. employee visa options and keep their teams intact.
$150k Fine Over Unplaced H-1B Worker Supported by DOL
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) appeals board supported a penalty levied against a tech recruitment firm. The firm violated the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) when it did not place the H-1B visa holder and failed to make promised salary payments, as per the Labor Condition Application (LCA) and the H-1B filing.
Our Perspective: Demand for Highly Skilled Workers Remains Strong as H-1B Cap Registration Period Opens
With recent tech layoffs from some major players, some may be questioning whether IT demand remains as strong as it once was. From what we are experiencing, that is simply not the case. Demand for IT works remains steady, and many employers are still struggling to find the talent they need.
INA§ 204(l): A Safety Net For H-4, And Other Categories, When The Principal Beneficiary Dies
If the H-1B holder has a pending or approved I-140 and passes away, INA § 204(l) provides a safety net to the H-4 derivative beneficiaries.
Criteria for H-1B Specialty Occupations Clarified
Although the previous administration’s many attempts to dismantle the H-1B VISA program were successfully defended against, employers and professionals alike are still recovering from the damage inflicted over those years. In fact, USCIS is still making changes to ensure that its staff and the public understand USCIS policies and practices as they stand today.
FY 2024 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens on March 1, 2023
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that on March 1, 2023, the FY2024 H-1B cap initial registration period will open. See how our unique approach resulted in a 99.5% approval rating from our thousands of FY2023 cap filings.
Immigration Outlook 2023: H-1B Visas, Green Cards, DACA, and More
The immigration outlook is expected to change in 2023. Major immigration reform may not be achievable. However, we believe there will be administrative rulemaking and policy shifts in the coming year. See how DACA, H-1B and other programs may be affected.