The Fraud Detection and National Security (FDNS) Directorate, a division of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), conducts unannounced site visits to H1B employers as part of its compliance and fraud prevention efforts. These visits aim to verify the legitimacy of H1B petitions and...
On 25.Feb.2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the upcoming launch of a new alien registration process. While the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) has long required the registration of most aliens who remain in the United States for 30 days or more,...
Today, the Trump Administration announced that they plan to eliminate the EB5 immigrant investor program, and replace it with a “gold card” program, which grants lawful permanent residency based on an investment of $5 million. No further details have yet been provided.It is worth noting...
The H1B registration period for fiscal year 2026 (FY26) is nearly upon us. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will kick off the two-week H1B registration period on 07.Mar.2025. And, while there are some registration system enhancements this year, the core process of submitting...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released details of the H1B registration for fiscal year 2026 (FY26). Per the announcement, the registration period will start at noon Eastern Time (ET) on 07.Mar.2025, and end at noon ET on 24.Mar.2025. Background on Registration Process To submit...
When filing an H1B petition, employers may receive a request for evidence (RFE) from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) asking for additional information before a decision is made. One of the most common issues raised in an RFE is whether the job qualifies...
The 60-day grace period provides possible options for H1B workers whose employment has ended to remain in the United States while seeking new H1B employment. One of these options, as outlined on the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website, is to change status to...
The H1B program has long been a valuable way for U.S. businesses to employ highly skilled workers. Recent regulatory changes implemented shortly before the end of the Biden Administration also have created an easier pathway for H1B workers who seek to establish their own businesses...
Answer The USCIS normally lists field office and Application Support Center closures on its USCIS Office Closing webpage. (15.Jan.2025)Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law. For information on our FREE online services, click here. Access more FAQs here. Copyright © 2025, MURTHY...
There are certain documents that a U.S. employer is required to complete and maintain for some or all of its workforce. These requirements are especially important for employers of foreign national workers. As the political landscape shifts and we anticipate stricter enforcement of immigration laws...
