RECENT NEWS
Recent News
USCIS Issues Decision Requiring H-1B Amendments for Many Cases
On April 9, 2015, the USCIS issued a decision confirming that a change in the geographical location of an H-1B holder’s employment is considered a “material change,” and that such a change requires petitioners to file amended H-1B petitions. This contradicts the...
Nearly 233,000 H-1B Petitions Received at USCIS
USCIS announced today that it finished the computer-generated random selection process, or lottery, to select petitions to meet the FY2016 cap. Nearly 233,000 petitions were received. USCIS Announcement Regarding FY2016 H-1Bs
H-4 EAD, ASAP
Recently, the USCIS announced that, effective May 26, 2015, H-4 spouses of “certain” H-1B nonimmigrants will be eligible to apply for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs). Under the new rule, there are two groups of H-4s who will qualify for EADs: H-4 spouses of...
USCIS Releases L-1B Policy Memorandum
On March 24, 2015, USCIS released the L-1B policy memo promised by President Obama last November. Click here to read the draft memo.
