President Trump issued a proclamation on Friday imposing a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications. According to the White House, the fee does not apply to existing H-1B visa holders or those already selected in the 2025...
The U.S. Department of State has announced a significant change in the visa interview waiver process. Effective immediately, the eligibility window for visa interview waivers (aka Drop Box) has been reduced from 48 months to just 12 months. This change is part of the...
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced new Biden Administration regulations to improve H-1B pathways for entrepreneurs and startup founders, effective on 1/17/2024. These updates aim to encourage foreign talent...
As you may be aware, USCIS has recently implemented a final rule to bolster the integrity of the H-1B registration process, preventing fraud and ensuring fairness. The rule establishes a beneficiary-centric selection process, providing equal chances for all, and...
As you may have seen reported, on January 29, 2024, the United States State Department launched a groundbreaking pilot program that allows eligible H-1B visa holders to renew their visas from within the United States. We have been receiving many inquiries relating to...
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