Sponsor companies must now register online before the lottery and submit documents only for lottery winners Order of Regular and Masters lottery to be reversed Earlier changes include reduced validity of the H1B visa and full discretion given to USCIS to deny petitions For the past two years, the H1B visa program has been undergoing constant changes. Recently he USICS … [Read more...]
H1B Visa Petitions to be Submitted Electronically
Companies sponsoring H1B visa petitions to pre-register online The move can save sponsoring companies a lot of money USCIS may make the H1B visa lottery more criteria driven and less random Going for all the US H1B visa petitions must be applied online. Companies sponsoring H1B visa applicants will not have to pre-register online for the H1B visa lottery. Read on to … [Read more...]
New Provisions Introduced for H1B Sponsors
The H1B visa is the most popular visa for immigrants hoping to one day to settle down in America. This visa allows immigrants to live and work in the USA and in time, apply for permanent residency. However, it is extremely hard to get. The US President Trump’s administration has recently introduced a new set of provisions for US-based companies sponsoring H1B visa holders that … [Read more...]
How to Apply for H1B Visa Extensions
An application to extend an H1B visa must be filed at least 3 months before the visa expires Premium visa processing allows the application to be processed within 15 days The H1B visa can be expired for up to 6 years after the initial 3 year period The H1B visa is a dual intent visa that can be used to apply for a Green Card. This visa is initially awarded for three … [Read more...]
Relaxed OPT Training Rulings For International STEM Students In The USA
The USCIS has now taken back it's earlier ruling with respect to OPT training STEM student can avail OPT training at the employer’s workplace or the employer’s client’s worksite The ruling was displayed on the USCIS website Students heading to the USA for higher studies can now heave a sigh of relief as the USCIS reversed the stance it took in April regarding optional … [Read more...]
