The USCIS has confirmed that a random computer selection lottery process will be conducted to select H1B cap-subject cases for processing. This lottery will consist of all cap-subject H1B cases filed with the USCIS between April 1 and April 5, 2013. The USCIS will first...
As expected, the USCIS received a sufficient number of H1B petitions during the first five business days of April 2013 to meet the cap limit for the 2014 fiscal year. The USCIS has also received more than 20,000 petitions filed under the advanced-degree cap exemptions ...
Facebook founder and technology whiz kid, Mark Zuckerberg, seems to have found a new outlet for all that restless creative energy: political activism. Until recently, Zuckerberg largely steered clear of politics, according to Politico.com, but now he "is joining with other executives to form an...
Although there has been no confirmation directly from the USCIS, FedEx reported some delays in delivering packages at both the California Service Center (CSC) and the Vermont Service Center (VSC) on Monday, April 1, 2013. The delays were apparently due to the volume of H1B...
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As many MurthyDotCom readers know, it is possible to make appointments with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Field Offices through the online system known as InfoPass. Individuals who need help with their immigration matters can sometimes find assistance through the local offices. During a...
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recently announced an end to the use of paper I-94 arrival / departure cards for most travelers. A March 21, 2013 press release states that the CBP will go live with this plan in the near future. This...
Having weathered the economic storms of the past several years, real estate values are finally crawling out of the basement. The trend is bending upward in many local markets, with housing prices continuing to rise. Mortgage giant, Freddie Mac, is predicting an increase of 8...
The rate of H1B cap usage and the current H1B cap count are important to many foreign nationals and employers. The Murthy Law Firm closely monitors these matters and will provide timely updates throughout the cap season. Don't miss any H1B NewsBriefs and NewsFlashes on...
In January, the bipartisan Senate working group, dubbed the Gang of Eight, released a blueprint for immigration reform. They pledged, among other things, to "build the American economy and strengthen American families." [See Bipartisan Framework for Comprehensive Immigration Reform from Senators Chuck Schumer, John McCain,...
