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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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Uncertainty Increases for Students Aspiring for H-1B Visas

October 10, 2019
Earlier this year, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) made two radical changes affecting foreign students – (1) one pertaining to the calculation of unlawful presence for students; and (2) the second pertaining to third-party placements for STEM OPT students. Due to these changes, F-1 students could potentially find themselves accruing unlawful presence...
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DHS Proposed Rule on B Category Visas

October 10, 2019
The United States ‘B’ Category Visa allows foreign nationals to enter the U.S. on a temporary, limited basis to engage in legitimate business activities provided that they are not receiving remuneration from a U.S. source except for reimbursement for expenses while in the U.S. To prevent fraud and abuse of the ‘B’ Category Visa, the...
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Increase in RFEs and H1B Denials under Trump Administration

October 10, 2019
According to a new report by the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP), the number of H-1B visa denials and Requests for Evidence (RFEs) has increased significantly soon after President Trump issued the “Buy American and Hire American” Executive Order in April 2017. The NFAP report is based on data obtained from the United States...
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USCIS Policy Updated for STEM OPT Students

October 10, 2019
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (the USCIS) has recently updated its website allowing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) OPT (Optional Practical Training) F-1 students to engage in training programs conducted at third-party worksite namely the client site, provided:  All training obligations and requirements are met;Employer has and maintains a bona fide employer-employee relationship with the student;The...
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