With Injunction Denied, USCIS Fee Increases Go Into Effect April 1
US District Judge Charlotte Sweeney denied a motion to stop USCIS fee increases from going into effect April 1, 2024. Which means that fee increases, some of which exceed 200%…
New Lawsuit Seeks To Stop USCIS Fee Increases
A new lawsuit seeks to stop USCIS fee increases scheduled to go into effect April 1, 2024. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced substantial fee increases covering a…
USCIS Will Extend The FY 2025 H-1B Cap Registration Period Through Noon, March 25, 2024
USCIS has announced that they will extend the FY 2025 H-1B Cap Registration period through noon, March 25, 2024. This extension from March 22 to noon Eastern on March 25,…
Plan Now For Employees Not Selected in the H-1B Lottery
With less than a 20% chance of being selected in the H-1B lottery, employers should plan now for employees not selected in the H-1B lottery. The annual quotas for cap-subject…
Prepare now for the H-1B Cap Lottery FY 2025 Registration
The registration period for the H-1B Cap Lottery FY 2025 will run from March 6, 2024, to March 22, 2024. During this timeframe, only employers or their representatives can register…
3 Maggio Kattar Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers®
The 3 Maggio Kattar attorneys recognized by Best Lawyers® include managing shareholders John Nahajzer, Jim Alexander and Senior Attorney Meredith Jolie. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers®…
Exceptional Minds, Exceptional Visas: Navigating the National Interest Waiver for Exceptionally Talented Professionals
The National Interest Waiver (NIW) provision, applicable to the second preference (EB-2) visa category, holds immense significance for professionals with advanced degrees and exceptional abilities. In this post, we explore…
USCIS Implements Fraud-Protection Measures to Ensure Fairness in FY2025 H-1B Cap Registration
In preparation for the FY2025 H-1B cap registration, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has introduced a final rule incorporating certain fraud-protection measures designed to ensure fairness in FY2025…
USCIS Announces Significant Fee Adjustments Effective April 1, 2024
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently unveiled a series of significant fee adjustments, set to take effect on April 1, 2024. According to USCIS, these changes…