Status Documents: Documents non-citizens should carry to prove lawful status in the U.S.
Which status documents should you carry with you to prove lawful status in the U.S.?
USCIS Announces H-1B Cap Registration Period for FY 2026
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that the initial registration period for the FY 2026 H-1B cap will open at noon ET on March 7, 2025, and close…
540-day Automatic Extension Period for Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) Made a Permanent Rule
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced that the temporary rule increasing the automatic extension period for certain Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) from 180 days to 540 days has now…
Fiscal Year 2025 H-1B Cap Reached: What You Need to Know
USCIS has announced that the H-1B visa cap for fiscal year 2025 has been reached, including both the 65,000 regular cap and the 20,000 U.S. advanced degree exemption (master’s cap). For those…
TN Visa Denial Rate Climbs at US Consulates in Mexico
According to the US Department of State (DOS), approximately 1 in 5 TN visa applications submitted by Mexican citizens are being denied. These applications are currently processed at three US Consulates…
USCIS Announces Online Filing for H-1B Petitions
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced plans to release several enhancements to legal representatives’ and employers’ existing or new H-1B registration accounts that would include permitting online…
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…
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.
EAD Automatic Extension Reverts to 180-days Starting October 26, 2023
Effective October 26, 2023, the temporary 540-day EAD automatic extension for expiring Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) will revert to a 180-day extension for qualifying EAD renewal applications.