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The H-1B visa continues to be one of the most important U.S. immigration pathways for skilled foreign professionals. With the implementation of the H-1B Modernization Rule, the process has undergone significant changes aimed at increasing fairness, transparency, and efficiency. Each year, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) opens the H-1B cap season—an opportunity that […]

In an era of heightened immigration enforcement and evolving federal oversight, U.S. employers must be prepared for potential audits and site visits conducted by immigration authorities. These inspections often target businesses employing individuals in nonimmigrant classifications such as F-1 (including STEM OPT) and H-1B. To mitigate legal exposure and ensure uninterrupted operations, it is critical

Washington, D.C. – In a significant move to combat global human smuggling, the United States Department of State has announced visa restrictions on Indian travel agencies found to be facilitating illegal immigration. The policy is part of a broader effort to dismantle transnational smuggling networks and enforce accountability across the travel and immigration sectors. The

The U Visa program represents a foundational element of humanitarian immigration relief in the United States. Established under the Victims of Trafficking and Violence Protection Act of 2000, the program provides critical protections and a pathway to lawful status for noncitizens who have suffered substantial harm as victims of qualifying criminal activities, including but not

The decision was based on DHS’s allegation that Harvard allegedly failed to adequately vet individuals with suspected extremist ties.Harvard’s approximately 7,000 international students were instructed to transfer to another SEVP-certified institution or risk detention and removal from the U.S. The move came alongside a freeze of over $2 billion in federal funding, marking one of

What information does the Department of State provide about visa wait times? The Department of State provides two key metrics:  How often is wait time information updated?  Visa wait time information is updated monthly.  How are the wait times calculated? What does the “Next available appointment” information tell me?  This column predicts when you can

What are an employer’s legal obligations when terminating an H-1B employee?  Under 20 C.F.R. § 655.731(c)(7)(ii), employers must complete three key steps to ensure a bona fide termination:  When can an employer stop paying the required wage to an H-1B employee?  An employer is released from the obligation to pay the required wage only after

Alien Registration Requirement Overview  Executive Order and Legal Basis  Compliance Requirements  Who Must Register  Exemptions from Registration  Who is Already Considered Registered  Who is NOT Registered (and Must Register)  Registration Process  Ongoing Requirements  Penalties for Non-Compliance  Important Notes  This information is based on Executive Order 14159 and sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA),