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H-1B Registration Period for FY 2026 Begins on March 7, 2025

February 11, 2025Bloom SolutionsUS Immigration

Registration for H-1B candidates for FY 2026 will open on March 7, 2025, and will remain open until March 24, 2025. During this period, prospective H-1B petitioners or their legal representatives must use a USCIS online account to electronically register each potential beneficiary. The H-1B registration fee for every beneficiary will be $215. Please note...

Feb

Preparing for the H-1B FY 2026 Filings and Summary of the H-1B Modernization Rule

February 3, 2025Bloom SolutionsUS Immigration

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently announced certain modernization rules to the H-1B program. A summary of these is provided below in this article. However, what needs immediate attention is preparing for the FY2026 H-1B cap season. The immediate changes that affect the FY2026 H-1B petitions include an increase in the H-1B registration...

Feb

How to Navigate H-1B Salary Requirements and Avoid Costly Mistakes

February 1, 2025Bloom SolutionsUS Immigration

The H-1B visa program allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations, but it comes with significant responsibilities, particularly regarding employee compensation. Employers must carefully navigate the complexities of H-1B wage regulations to ensure compliance and avoid penalties. In this article, we will break down the key aspects of H-1B wage obligations and...

Jan

Should you hire a U.S. Immigration Attorney for your Green Card application?

January 7, 2025Bloom SolutionsUS Immigration

Obtaining a green card, or U.S. Lawful Permanent Residency, is a critical step toward legally living and working in the United States. While some navigate the process independently, many turn to experienced immigration attorneys for expert assistance. Nothing in the law prohibits applicants from filing and managing their cases, but a trusted U.S. attorney can...

Dec

U.S. Visas and Section 214(b) of the INA: How an Attorney Can Help Overcome U.S. Visa Refusal

December 30, 2024Bloom SolutionsUS Immigration

Applying for a U.S. visa can be a daunting task and one of the most common reasons for visa refusals is Section 214(b) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). This provision frequently affects nonimmigrant visa applicants, including those applying for tourist, business (B-1/B-2) or student (F-1) visas. A refusal under Section 214(b) can feel...

Dec

An Enhanced H-1B Program with Increased Efficiency – President Biden’s Parting gift to the Business Community?

December 20, 2024Bloom SolutionsUS Immigration

On December 18, 2024, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is set to publish the second portion of its H-1B modernization rule. The draft rule was originally published for notice and comment on October 23, 2023. It was broken into two parts so that the provisions concerning the H-1B registration and the lottery process...

Dec

Rising EB-5 Demand Signals Potential Impact on Future Cut-Off Dates

December 16, 2024Bloom SolutionsUS Immigration

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) in its January 2025 Visa Bulletin confirms that Final Action Dates and Dates for Filing for the Unreserved EB-5 category will remain unchanged. Additionally, the Reserved EB-5 categories will continue to be “current” for the coming month. However, the bulletin also contains an important caution: cut-off dates for the...

Dec

USCIS to End Streamlined Processing for H-4 and L-2 Dependent Applications from January 18, 2025

December 11, 2024Bloom SolutionsUS Immigration

Since January 2023, H-4 and L-2 extension applications submitted alongside the principal beneficiary’s H-1B or L-1 petitions have been processed concurrently with the primary petitions. This practice was implemented under the terms of the November 10, 2021, legal settlement in Shergill v. Mayorkas, known as the Edakunni settlement. Over the past two years, this agreement...

Nov

Why Global Immigration Services Matter

November 4, 2024Lawquest AdminGlobal Immigration

Global migration from India is on the rise. People are relocating overseas in search of better opportunities, safety, education, or family ties. The United States, Germany, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia were the leading migration destinations in 2023. These nations all draw immigrants for different reasons, such as excellent healthcare and education, as well...

Oct

Everything You Need to Know About the U.S. Immigration Services and Its Processes

October 28, 2024Lawquest AdminGlobal Immigration, US Immigration

Immigrating to the United States is a significant decision that brings both exciting opportunities and notable challenges. Individuals may choose to move to the U.S. for various reasons, including reuniting with family, advancing their careers, or studying at world-renowned universities. However, the journey begins with understanding the immigration process and the regulations established by the...

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