News & Information
NEWS & INFORMATION
FAQs: Extension of Stay for Tourist Visas (B-2)
You can request a B-2 extension of stay by filing with USCIS. Please note that extensions are not guaranteed, but are granted in cases where compelling reasons and an intent to return home are shown.
DACA: Frequently Asked Questions
The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program allows certain undocumented young people who came to the U.S. as children to receive a renewable two-year work permit and offers exemption from deportation.
Relief for International Entrepreneurs? A New Proposed Rule
A new rule recently proposed by the Department of Homeland Security would allow temporary admission of certain international entrepreneurs “whose stay in the United States would provide a significant public benefit through the substantial and demonstrated potential for rapid business growth and job creation.”
Preserving Labor Certification During a Company Acquisition
Successor-in-interest companies may not need to file new labor certification for employees with approved labor certifications; however, a valid successor-in-interest relationship must exist. This can be established through fully describing and documenting the transfer and assumption of the ownership of the predecessor company by the successor company.
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.
