What documents do I need to enter the U.S. with a new H-1B visa
It’s December which means that many people are heading out of town for the holidays. For immigrants in the United States, that means going home to visit friends and family that you haven’t seen in a long time. If you were in the U.S. when you were approved for a non-immigrant work visa status, you may be […]
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USCIS Implements New H-1B Visa Registration Fee
For the FY2021 H-1B cap season, USCIS will require employers who intend to submit an H-1B petition to pay a $10.00 non-refundable registration fee. Instead of accepting petitions from every employer as in previous years, USCIS will run an early “lottery” of those employers who pay the $10 registration fee. Those selected in the early […]
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New STEM OPT Rules Starting May 2016
Beginning on May 10, 2016, F-1 students graduating with a U.S. bachelor’s or master’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) subject are eligible for 24-month OPT (Optional Practical Training). This is an increase from the duration, which provides for a 12-month initial OPT plus a 17-month extension. Applications submitted and approved prior to […]
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What to Expect in With the FY2016 H1B Visa Lottery
As you probably know, Congress allocates 65,000 H-1B visas every fiscal year plus an additional 20,000 visas for beneficiaries who received a U.S. master’s degree or higher. The window for petitioners/employer to file an H-1B petition this fiscal year is April 1, 2016 and, assuming that the number of applications exceeds the quota, USCIS will […]
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Working for Multiple Employers on a Concurrent H1B Visa
Congratulations! You’re one of the lucky ones who were selected in the H-1B visa lottery and you’ve started working for your employer. Being the hard-working person that you are, you start wondering “Can I take a second, part-time job while I’m on my H-1B visa?” The answer is “yes” but with a few caveats – […]
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What exactly is an H1B Transfer?
An H-1B Transfer is Not Exactly a Transfer The beauty of getting an H-1B visa is that it allows you to work for a U.S. employer in a specialized occupation for up to six years. An initial petition can be approved for up to three years and an extension can be granted for another three […]
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