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Premium Processing Will Be Suspended For H-1B Cap Petitions Fiscal Year 2019

October 10, 2019
On March 20, 2018, the USCIS (United States Citizenship and Immigration Services) announced that premium processing will be suspended for H-1B cap petitions for all FY 2019 cap-subject petitions, including individuals with a U.S. master’s degree or higher. However, H-1B petitions not subject to the cap, such as H-1B extensions and amendments, can continue using...
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The EB-5 Investor Visa Program Is Extended till September 30, 2018

October 10, 2019
On March 23, 2018, President Trump signed the bill giving EB-5 Investor Visa Program an extension till September 30, 2018. Investors can file the petition to obtain a green-card before September 30, 2018 by investing $ 500,000 in Targeted Investment Area. After the expiration of the said period, the minimum amount to be invested is...
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H-1B Visa Application Process to Begin Today (April 2, 2018) for the Fiscal Year 2019

October 10, 2019
The USCIS (The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services), which is the federal agency that runs the H-1B program has opened its window to accept H-1B visa petitions for the fiscal year 2019 from April 2, 2018.  The H-1B visa has an annual numerical limit of 65,000 visas under the regular cap and 20,000 visas...
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The Trump Administration to Request Five Years of Social Media Information from All Applicants

October 10, 2019
The Trump administration is seeking to change the visa application rules for both non-immigrants and immigrants by requesting them to submit details of their previous phone numbers, email addresses, social media histories and international travel historyfor the past five years.  If the proposed new rule is approved by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB),...
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USCIS Reaches H-1B Cap for Fiscal Year 2019

October 10, 2019
The USCIS (U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services) has announced on April 6, 2018, that the H-1B cap limit for the fiscal year 2019 has been reached. This applies to both the 65,000 regular H-1B cap limit as well as the 20,000-advanced degree (masters) cap exemptions.  The window was open for a period of five days...
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Transformation of the Immigration System under Trump

October 10, 2019
We have been evidencing constant changes in the U.S. immigration policy ever since the presidency of Donald Trump. Most of the policies are not welcoming to immigrants despite the U.S. being “A Nation of Immigrants”.  The federal government is demonstrating its power to transform the U.S. immigration system. According to a Homeland Security spokesman,” What...
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e-FRRO Services Extended in India

October 10, 2019
The Bureau of Immigration, India on February 12, 2018 announced the launch of ‘e-Services’ for all foreign nationals residing within the jurisdictions of Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Chennai FRROs. As on April 26, 2018 the e-FRRO Services have now been extended to include Kolkata, Amritsar, Lucknow, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Cochin, Thiruvanthapuram, Kozhikode and Puducherry.   e-FRRO visa services such as registration and visa extension among...
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French Consulates Adopts new System for Visa Appointments

October 10, 2019
The French Government has introduced a new system called France-visas for scheduling visa appointment.  France-visas is a portal which contains the detailed information about the visa application process. It guides the applicant on preparing and submitting the visa application, tracking the application etc.  French Consulates around the world are in the process of enforcing the...
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Alterations to Immigration policy for Foreign Students and Exchange Visitors

October 10, 2019
According to the recently released policy memorandum by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), unlawful presence of foreign students and exchange visitors entering the U.S. in valid F, J and M status will be calculated and accounted for. This new policy will come into effect on August 9, 2018. As per the new policy,...
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Proposal to Revoke H-4 Work Permit getting Final Touches

October 10, 2019
The move to repeal work authorisation to certain categories of H-4 visa holders is in final stages, the Trump administration has told a US court, a decision that could hit tens of thousands of Indians.  An H-4 visa is a visa issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to immediate family members (spouse...
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