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Dec

DOS H-1B Visa Renewal Pilot Program

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) is launching a pilot program for H-1B visa renewals starting January 29, 2024. The pilot program has an allocation of 20,000 H-1B visas. On a weekly basis, the DOS will release approximately 4,000 application slots. Notably, half of these slots are specifically reserved for H-1B visa applicants with their...

Dec

H-1B CAP Reached for FY 2024

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has received a sufficient number of petitions to fulfil the established quota of 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa U.S. advanced degree or master’s cap for the fiscal year 2024. Contrary to the expectations of certain industry and legal professionals, there will not...

Oct

Foreign Students in the U.S. Applying for Work Authorization (EADs): Tips from the USCIS Ombudsman

On September 18, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Ombudsman’s Office published a handy tip sheet aimed at F-1 international students. The purpose – to assist them in sidestepping potential delays in the adjudication process for Form I-765, better known as Applications for Employment Authorization. This informative tip sheet is a valuable resource...

Oct

Potential Government Shutdown’s Effects on Immigration Agencies

There is widespread concern about the impact on U.S. immigration if the U.S. Federal Government shuts down on October 1, 2023, if Congress fails to reach a consensus on the annual spending bill or a temporary funding resolution.  In similar situations in the past the White House published contingency plans of federal agencies detailing each...

Oct

Biometric Service Fee Exemption for Form I-539

All applications to extend one’s status in the U.S. that require a Form I-539 are exempt from paying the biometric fee from October 1, 2023. The USCIS had previously suspended the biometrics requirement through September 30, 2023.  If the service fee is accidentally included with the I-539 application, it will be returned, however, if the...

Oct

Indian Visa Services Suspended Due to Diplomatic Tensions Between India and Canada

The Indian High Commission has suspended visa processing services in Canada, escalating a diplomatic dispute between the two countries. The suspension affects all Canadian citizens who need to apply for new Indian visas even if they are located outside Canada and could apply as third-country nationals in their host country. Canadian nationals who hold valid...

Oct

Indians can now apply for their U.S. Visitor visas at the Consulate in Frankfurt

The wait time for visa appointments for Indian applicants seeking U.S. B-1/B-2 visas is less in Frankfurt than the lengthy wait times we see at the U.S. consular posts in India because the consulate in Frankfurt has set aside dedicated non-immigrant visa interview slots exclusively for Indian applicants. As of now, the waiting time for...

Jul

Additional Selections: FY 2024 H-1B Cap Registrations

In March 2023, the USCIS conducted an initial random selection of registrations for the FY 2024 H-1B cap. Those chosen were eligible to file cap-subject petitions from April 1 to June 30, 2023. The USCIS has now determined that additional registrations are needed to reach the FY 2024 numerical allocations. As such, a second lottery...

Jul

USCIS Launches Self-Service Tool for Rescheduling Biometric Service Appointments

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced a convenient self-service tool to reschedule biometric service appointments. This tool is expected to benefit requestors, attorneys, and accredited representatives and is part of the USCIS’s efforts to enhance customer service. With the new tool, individuals can reschedule appointments online, eliminating the need to call the...

Mar

ABA India Conference 2023 “Law in the Age of Glocalisation: Covergence of India & the West”

Poorvi Chothani co-chaired the ABA India Conference “Law in the Age of Glocalisation: Covergence of India & the West” recently held in Delhi from March 3 – 5, 2023 at the Imperial Hotel. The three-day international conference was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Dr. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, the Chief Justice of India, Supreme Court of India,...

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