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April 2021 Immigration Alert
On March 30, 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) completed the initial selection of H-1B cap-subject registrations for fiscal year (“FY”) 2022. Petitioners selected through the random selection process may file their H-1B cap petition within the period stated on the registration selection notice. The filing deadline for the H-1B cap-subject petition is June 30, 2021. Petitioners must include a printed copy of the applicable registration selection notice with their FY 2022 H-1B cap-subject petition.
O-VISA OPTION FOR SELF-EMPLOYED ENTREPRENEURS
Did you know that you can sponsor yourself for an O-1 Visa through a company you own? Indeed, you can! Read more to learn the requirements and see if this is an option for you!
United States: F-1 Student OPT Applications Can Now Be Filed Electronically
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that F-1 students seeking optional practical training (OPT) can now file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, online if they are filing under one of these categories:
USCIS to Accept Electronic I-765 OPT EAD Applications
The USCIS is modernizing its processes and moving towards electronic filing for student work documents.
Vaccination requirement of some US universities may pose a problem for Indian students
As universities in the United States unveil plans for a return to on-campus classes this fall, they are weighing options of the requirement of students getting the Covid-19 vaccine. Universities including Rutgers,
USCIS EXPANDS ONLINE FILING TO F-1 STUDENTS SEEKING OPT WORK AUTHORIZATION
Today U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that F-1 students applying for work authorization in connection with optional practical training (OPT) may now file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization online. The online filing option will allow eligible students to file forms in a more user-friendly manner and help to increase efficiencies for adjudicators.
F-1 Students Seeking Optional Practical Training Can Now File Form I-765 Online
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today announced that F-1 students seeking optional practical training (OPT) can now file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, online if they are filing under one of these categories:
Coping with Delays Facing H-4 and L-2 Spouses
Traveling Abroad While H-4/L-2 Is Pending and H-1B/L-1 principal has a valid I-94
International Students May Be Unable to Get in US in Time This Fall Due to Visa Application Hurdles
Recently, leaders of 17 higher education institutions in New York State have sent a letter to the US government requiring the re-opening of consulates for F-1 student visa appointments and processing.
What Are the Wage Levels for H1-B Visa Workers?
If you are a foreign national who wants to work for a company based in the U.S., you might be wondering what the wage levels are for H-1B visa workers. Our Orange County immigration attorneys explain how wage levels are determined for H-1B visa employees.