Corporate Immigration Summit in Shanghai, China
As we step into the Year of the Dragon, it’s a time of reflection and opportunity. A few weeks ago our team at USILAW, alongside esteemed mobility experts in China, delved deep into the realm of Chinese companies expanding overseas post-pandemic. Led by our expert in corporate immigration, we navigated the strategic transformations propelling this […]
HCAP Timeline FY2025
Check out our latest infographic detailing the key milestones for this year’s HCAP filing process. Navigating the HCAP visa filing timeline can be challenging, but we’ve got your back! At USILAW, we specialize in making your immigration journey seamless. Our team of experts is here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring a […]
USCIS Announces Final Rule to Increase Certain Filing Fees Starting April 1, 2024
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently issued a final rule, marking the first adjustment in fees for specific immigration and naturalization benefit requests since 2016. These revised fees, effective April 1, 2024, include a significant reduction for small business employers and nonprofit petitioners, along with a $50 decrease for online-filed petitions. In […]
Updates Surrounding FY 2025 H-1B Cap & H-1B Petitions
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has implemented substantial enhancements to the H-1B program, addressing integrity concerns through a new final rule. This rule aims to counter fraud in the H-1B registration process, ensuring an equitable chance of selection for each beneficiary irrespective of the number of registrations submitted on their behalf. The H-1B […]
Recap: RelayZen’s First Annual Corporate Immigration Conference Sponsored by USILAW
USILAW team had the incredible opportunity to participate in the RelayZen Immigration Conference in Bangalore, India, this month. Our presence at this prestigious event not only showcased our commitment to global immigration solutions but also highlighted our dedication to staying at the forefront of thought leadership in the ever-evolving landscape of immigration law. 🌍 As […]
USCIS Provides New Guidance on Late Filings for Extensions of Stay and Change of Status Requests
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced an update to its Policy Manual that, at its discretion and under specific conditions, it can pardon the untimely submission of an extension of stay or change of status request by a nonimmigrant if the delay is caused by extraordinary circumstances beyond the control of the […]
Updates for USCIS Organizational Accounts for Companies and Legal Representatives
Earlier this year, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) introduced organizational accounts, enabling companies and their legal representatives to collaborate on FY 2025 H-1B electronic registration and the online filing of Form I-129 for H-1B petitions, along with the associated Form I-907. The goal is to transition the entire H-1B process—from registration to […]
Increase in USCIS Filing Fees – What to Expect
As of January 19, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) proposed new fee rule has completed its federal review period. Subsequent to this review, DHS is expected to publish the final rule and corresponding fee adjustments ahead of the FY 2025 H-1B Cap registration period. This follows USCIS’s earlier announcement of an increase in […]
H-1B Cap Process for FY 2025: USCIS Enhancements and Process Refinements
For FY 2025H-1B Cap season, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will streamline the process on a holistic scale. The aim is to make the entire H-1B process—from registration to the final decision and transmission to the Department of State—fully electronic. USCIS will be introducing organizational accounts for the upcoming cap season. This new feature will enable multiple individuals […]
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