Category: News & Updates

USCIS Extends Validity of Certain Work Permits

Written on February 20, 2022.

USCIS Extends Validity of Certain Work Permits U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that refugees and those granted asylum will no longer have to renew their work permits annually. Instead, to address the agency’s significant...

The USCIS Reveals Its New Mission Statement

Written on February 16, 2022.

The USCIS Reveals Its New Mission Statement The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced its new mission statement stating that America is a nation of “welcome and possibility.” The entire statement is, “USCIS...

Tips to Prepare for the H-1B Cap Season

Written on February 16, 2022.

Tips to Prepare for the H-1B Cap Season Managers and recruiters need to be ready to answer questions concerning the H-1B cap registration process for the fiscal year 2023. Starting the process requires a $10 registration fee and a small amount...

South Bay Executives Vow to Fight Charges of H-1B Fraud

Written on February 15, 2022.

South Bay Executives Vow to Fight Charges of H-1B Fraud According to the U.S. attorney’s office, two executives from a computer chip design product and services company have had charges filed against them for submitting fraudulent H-1B visa...

Department of State Proposes Increase in Nonimmigrant Visa Fees

Written on February 15, 2022.

Department of State Proposes Increase in Nonimmigrant Visa Fees The current administration has recently announced a proposal to increase the prices for virtually all nonimmigrant visas. According to government officials, the rise in prices is necessary...

A Decrease in Foreign Workers Has Left Many Jobs Unfilled

Written on February 14, 2022.

A Decrease in Foreign Workers Has Left Many Jobs Unfilled There has been a decrease in new temporary foreign workers in the United States, including workers with H-1B visas. This decrease has been due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but it has not improved...

U.S. Embassy Announces Expanded Interview Waivers for Pakistani Visa Renewals

Written on February 13, 2022.

U.S. Embassy Announces Expanded Interview Waivers for Pakistani Visa Renewals The United States has stated that they will be expanding the interview waiver eligibility for those Pakistani citizens renewing their B1/B2 business or tourism visas....

L-2 and E-Dependent Spouses Have Begun Receiving New I-94 Designations for Work Authorization

Written on February 10, 2022.

L-2 and E-Dependent Spouses Have Begun Receiving New I-94 Designations for Work Authorization The United States Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has recently changed its policy in regards to work authorization for L-2, H-4, and E dependent...

The USCIS Updates Guidance for Requests to Expedite Processing

Written on February 10, 2022.

The USCIS Updates Guidance for Requests to Expedite Processing In the last few years, federal immigration officials have had severe backlogs in processing some immigration applications. The most prominent reason for these delays is the COVID-19...

USCIS Struggles to Retrieve Paper Naturalization Files Leaving Many Stuck

Written on February 10, 2022.

USCIS Struggles to Retrieve Paper Naturalization Files Leaving Many Stuck Foreign nationals trying to complete the naturalization process are having difficulty due to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ inability to obtain these individuals’...