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 periodThe H1B visa is a dual intent visa that can be used to apply for a Green Card. This visa is initially awarded for three years … [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 worksiteThe ruling was displayed on the USCIS websiteStudents 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...]
Fewer H1B Visa Applications by Indians Approved In 2017
H1B visa applications denied to Indian professionals between the 3rd and 4th quarter of FY 2017 rose by 42%. 72% of H1B visa applications filed in the 4th quarter by Indians received RFEs 48% of the L1B applications for Indians were denied in the 4th quarter of FY 2017. 80% of O1 visa applications by Indians were issued RFEs in the 4th quarter of FY 2017.The Trump … [Read more...]
New USCIS Policy Makes It Easier To Deny H1B Visa Applications
USCIS officials can now deny H1B visa applications and visa extension applications outright. Applicants will no longer have a chance to fix mistakes in the application or provide additional supporting documents. Applicants whos visa extension petition is denied may face deportation.Yet another change has been introduced to the USA’s H1B visa policy. This one allows USCIS … [Read more...]
Country Cap For Green Card Should Be Lifted – US Senator Orrin Hatch
Senator Orrin Hatch is pushing for lifting the country cap for Green Card. According to the Senator, the emphasis should be on skill not on the country cap. He is of the opinion that it is the country cap that is creating a backlog in green card issuing. In fact, there are certain laws that set a cap for green card each year to a given country.For immigrants aspiring to … [Read more...]
