H-1B & FY 2025 H-1B Cap Updates: USCIS Launches Organizational Accounts
Today, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has officially launched its new platform for 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. A new organizational account is required to participate in the FY 2025 H-1B Electronic […]
A Potential Government Shutdown – What to Expect
We have been closely monitoring the current situation concerning the potential government shutdown set to begin March 8th, 2024, alongside a partial government shutdown set to begin as early as March 1st. In the event of a legislative impasse leading to a failure to fund the government, it is imperative to anticipate any disruptions to […]
Recap: Immigration and Global Mobility Symposium
On Tuesday, February 13, 2024, USILAW had the honor of hosting an Immigration and Global Mobility Symposium at The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine auditorium in Bethesda, Maryland. Event speakers included: Immigration panelists Jodi Harris, FIS Global Ritu Dubey, Henry Jackson Foundation Salman Cheema, Amazon Global Relocation Panelists Chris Lagerman, […]
WHR x USILAW Webinar: Global Mobility Immigration Updates
Announcing: WHR x USILAW Webinar: Global Mobility Immigration Updates Wednesday, February 21, 2024, at 11:00 AM EST / 10:00 AM CST Join us as we build awareness around global immigration trends & US immigration reform, including H-1B changes and modernization. Listen to our panel of subject-matter experts as they guide discussions about compliance and talent […]
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 […]