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31
Jul

USCIS to Conduct Second Random Selection for Regular Cap from FY 2025 H-1B Cap Registrations

July 31, 2024
In March, the USCIS conducted a random selection for FY 2025 H-1B cap registrations, including those eligible for the advanced degree exemption. Recently, the USCIS determined that additional selections are needed to meet the FY 2025 regular cap numerical allocation. These additional selections will be made from previously submitted registrations. The USCIS clarified that there...
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03
Oct

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

October 3, 2023,
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...
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28
Jan

LawQuest | US Immigration Alert | USCIS Announces Registration Dates for the H-1B CAP Season FY 2024

January 28, 2023, ,
USCIS Announces Registration Dates for the H-1B CAP Season FY 2024 The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on January 27, 2023 that the initial period for FY 2024 H-1B cap registration will open at 12 noon EST on March 1, 2023, and run through 12 noon EST on March 17, 2023. Employers seeking...
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24
Jan

LawQuest | US Immigration Alerts | Additional NI Visa Appointments for First Time Applicants, USCIS implementation of Prem Proc Final Stage & Adjudication of I-539 & I-765 applications together

January 24, 2023, ,
The US Embassy and Consulates in India Introduce More Visa Appointments There is finally some good news for visa applicants seeking a visa for the first time or those that do not qualify for Dropbox applications.   The United States Embassy in New Delhi and Consulates in Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad (collectively known as Mission...
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06
Dec

LawQuest | Indian Immigration Alert | e-Visa Services Finally Restored for British Nationals!!

December 6, 2022,
e-Visa Services Finally Restored for British Nationals!! On December 5, 2022, the High Commission of India in London announced that the e-Visa facility will be restored for the UK nationals travelling to India.  The Indian High Commissioner, Vikram K Doraiswami in his official announcement has confirmed this (see https://www.facebook.com/IndiaInUK/videos). For the first time since the...
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17
Sep

US Immigration Alert | Premium Processing Services Extended to Additional I-140 Pending Cases

September 17, 2022, ,
Premium Processing Services Extended to Additional I-140 Pending Cases The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it will extend premium processing services to additional pending cases. This third phase is similar to the first and second phases and will apply to certain previously filed Form I-140 petitions under the EB-1 and EB-2 classifications....
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14
Sep

The Nuts and Bolts of A Family Based Green Card Process.

September 14, 2022, ,
The Nuts and Bolts of A Family Based Green Card Process. In our last article we wrote about who can be sponsored for a US green card as a family member. A US citizen or lawful permanent resident (green card holder) may file Form I-130 petition for the foreign national relative, with the US Citizenship...
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23
Aug

LawQuest US Immigration Alert | FY2023 H-1B Cap Apparently Reached

August 23, 2022, ,
FY 2023 H-1B Cap Apparently Reached It appears that the H-1B CAP has been reached for FY 2023.  Over the past several days, we have noted that the USCIS is sending non-selection notifications to registrants’ online accounts. The USCIS can only send a non-selection notice to a properly submitted H-1B registration once they have determined...
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13
Aug

Tips for a Successful U.S. Visa Interview

August 13, 2022,
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04
Aug

USCIS Will No Longer Accept Combined Fee Payments For EB-5, Immigrant Investor Program Applications or Petitions

August 4, 2022, ,
USCIS Will No Longer Accept Combined Fee Payments For EB-5, Immigrant Investor Program Petitions The USCIS has announced that going forward they will no longer accept combined fee payment of Form I-526 (Immigrant Petition by Standalone Investor) or Form I-526E (Immigrant Petition by Regional Center Investor), filed with Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residence...
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