USCIS recently confirmed the receipt of 780,884 registrations for FY 2024, marking an increase of about 62% from the previous year. This surge in registrations explains the low selection rates this year. This same agency also announced that it has verified the presence of collusion among technology companies who aim to improve the probability of…
Category Archives: H-1B Information
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USCIS finally clarifies when response is due where due date falls on weekend or a Federal Holiday.
Finally, some clarity from USCIS on a long standing issue. USCIS recently announced that they are updating the USCIS Policy Manual to address situations when the last day to file a benefit request or respond to a USCIS action falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or federal holiday. In these situations, USCIS will consider a filing…
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USCIS Expected To Use All Available Employment Based Green Cards This Fiscal Year
Last year USCIS came under heavy criticism for failing to issue all available employment-based green cards. Due to the pandemic, most Consulates were closed or operating at a reduced capacity which meant that unused family-based visas rolled over into the employment-based green cards. This was great news. Typically, there are 140,000 employment-based green cards available…
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OFLC To Implement New SOC Codes and Publish New Wages On July 1, 2022
The Office of Foreign Labor certification (OFLC) is set to implement the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes on July 1, 2022. Any Labor condition applications (LCAs) submitted prior to July 1, 2022, will be adjudicated based on the 2010 SOC codes. Any applications submitted after July 1, 2022, will be based on the new…
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Is An H-1B Amendment Really Required?
So, you have been approved for an H-1B and without notice, the project you are working on suddenly comes to an end. There is another project available, however, is it necessary for your employer to file an H-1B amendment before starting at the new location? The answer is maybe. The regulations state that an H-1B…
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USCIS Extends Certain Employment Authorizations Up To 540 days
Rather than adjudicate cases faster USCIS is extending certain employment authorizations up to 540 days. This is a clear sign that faster adjudication times are still a distant promise and further evidence that USCIS continues to be incompetent. I remember the days when USCIS had a 90- day turn around policy for issuing EAD cards. …
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Not Selected In The H-1B Lottery? Is Day 1 CPT The Only Option?
Prefer a Video Format? See the video below to learn more about this article? It’s that time of year again when I find myself speaking to people who have not been selected in the lottery and need to consult with PLG to find out whether they have any other options. The majority of people…
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H-1B Lottery FY2023- Frequently Asked Questions
What is the H-1B lottery and how do I apply? An H-1B visa is a temporary form of work authorization and is available for those who intend to work in a specialty occupation. A specialty occupation position is one that requires the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge and…