Department of State Announces Domestic H-1B Visa Renewal Pilot Program
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Department of State Announces Domestic H-1B Visa Renewal Pilot Program

The Department of State (DOS) has announced a pilot program for the renewal of eligible H-1B nonimmigrant visas issued by Mission Canada or Mission India from within the U.S.   In 2004, domestic renewal of non-diplomatic nonimmigrant visas was…

Form I-9
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H-1B Cap visa allocations met for fiscal year (FY) 2024

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that they have received a sufficient number of petitions to meet the congressionally mandated quotas for H-1B visas. Specifically, they have reached the regular cap of 65,000 H-1B visas and the master’s cap of 20,000 H-1B visas for individuals with advanced U.S. degrees for fiscal year 2024.

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Physicians and Physician Employers: What are Your Options when there are No More J-1 Waivers?

International Medical Graduates (IMG) who are subject to the J-1 home residency requirement, and their employers, will find that the demand for J-1 waivers has consistently exceeded supply. While federal agencies can grant an unlimited number of Interested Government Agency (IGA) waivers year-round, they have restrictions on geographical territory and practice areas. Coupled with the high demand for H-1B specialty occupation visas for cap-subject employers, physicians and their employers are left looking for alternatives to practice in the U.S.