H-1B Layoff Grace Period May Be Extended From 60 Days to 180 Days
On March 14, 2023, a presidential advisory sub-committee voted to recommend increasing the grace period for H-1B workers who have been laid off or terminated from 60 days to 180 days. While the policy has not been finalized, we can expect to learn more about whether it will go into effect in the coming months. Stay […]
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Determining the Employer’s Ability to Pay the Proffered Wage for Employment-Based Immigrant Petitions
When an employer submits an I-140 petition to sponsor a foreign worker for permanent residency, one of the primary requirements is demonstrating to USCIS that it has the ability to pay the prevailing wage. So how does an employer do so? Initial Evidence As part of the initial evidence, USCIS has stated that the sponsoring […]
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Options for Non-Immigrant Workers Who Have Been Laid Off or Terminated
2022 and 2023 has seen a surge in layoffs across the board with economic uncertainly has caused many employers both large and small to reduce their workforce. For those who are in the U.S. in non-immigrant status such as H-1B, H-1B1, E-3, L-1, TN or O-1, being laid off can have consequences beyond having no […]
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Premium Processing Now Available for F-1 Students With EAD Applications for Optional Practical Training
Effective March 6, 2023, USCIS will begin accepting premium processing applications for F-1 students who have already submitted EAD applications for pre-completion OPT, post-completion OPT, or STEM OPT extensions. In other words, those with pending I-765 applications with USCIS for OPT may submit an application upgrade the pending application to premium processing. Upon receipt, USCIS […]
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FY2024 H-1B Lottery Now Open for Registration
Registration for the FY2024 H-1B lottery is officially underway as of March 1, 2023. It will remain open for employers until March 17, 2023. Contrary to some reports, you do not have a better chance of being selected if you register earlier. In other words, applications received on March 1st have the same chances of […]
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