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H-1B CAP Program Enhancements 

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...

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Domestic Visa Renewal Pilot for H-1B Visa Holders

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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FY2023 H-1B CAP APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN REACHED

USCIS has apparently received a sufficient number of petitions needed to reach the statutory 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa U.S. advanced degree exemption for fiscal year (FY) 2023. We anticipate an agency announcement shortly. Over the past...

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FY 2023 H-1B Cap Season Updates

H-1B Initial Electronic Registration Selection Process Completed On March 29, 2022, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that it has received enough electronic registrations during the initial registration period to reach the fiscal year (FY) 2023 H-1B...

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  • CFPB Flags False Advertising Risk For Money Transfer Firms March 27, 2024
    The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on Wednesday cautioned international money transfer providers about how they market themselves, saying advertising services as "free" when customers are still required to pay additional fees for converting or delivering funds may violate federal law.