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Feb

The Role of the Regional Center in Your EB-5 Journey

February 20, 2025Bloom SolutionsUS Immigration

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program offers a unique opportunity for foreign nationals to acquire a green card when they make a qualifying investment. While investors can choose to directly invest in an independent new commercial enterprise (NCE), many prefer to go through an EB-5 regional center. Understanding the role of a regional center and an...

Feb

New USCIS Guidelines for EB-2 National Interest Waiver Petitions

February 17, 2025Bloom SolutionsBlog, US Immigration

On January 15, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) introduced updated policy guidance outlining how it evaluates eligibility for the second preference employment-based (EB-2) immigrant petitions that include a request for a National Interest Waiver (NIW). This clarification aims to assist petitioners in understanding the specific criteria required for approval. Key Highlights of the...

Feb

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

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

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...

Jan

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

January 28, 2023Lawquest AdminGlobal Immigration, Newsletter, US Immigration

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...

Oct

Learn now to hold two jobs on an H-1B visa!

October 3, 2022Lawquest AdminNewsletter, US Immigration

The most common form of employment on an H-1B visa in the U.S. is full-time employment with a single employer. However, the regulations permit “concurrent employment.” This means that more than one employer can engage the services of an H-1B worker in certain circumstances. An H-1B petition filed to authorize an H-1B worker to be...

Sep

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

September 17, 2022Lawquest AdminGlobal Immigration, Newsletter, US Immigration

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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