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17 Apr 2017

Company B is sponsoring me for an H1B change of employer. I wish to remain with my present employer, Company A, until the petition is approved. Will the USCIS reveal to Company A that a change of employer petition was filed on my behalf?

Answer In general, the USCIS will not provide any information to Company A related to a petition filed by Company B. (17.Apr.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details on chat...

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17 Apr 2017

My H1B was picked in the 2016 lottery, but the case was denied. Can a different employer sponsor me now, without having to go through the lottery again?

Answer A person is not considered to have been counted against the H1B cap based on an H1B petition that is selected in the lottery but never approved. Generally speaking, in that situation, the person would need to go through the lottery process again. (17.Apr.2017)In frequent...

17 Apr 2017

My H1B extension was filed for regular processing last month. Can I now upgrade to premium processing, since the petition was originally filed before April 3rd?

Answer No. As of April 3, 2017, the USCIS is not accepting any new premium processing requests for H1B petitions. This applies even if the petition was filed before April 3rd. The USCIS expects to lift the premium processing restriction by no later than October 2017....

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12 Apr 2017

Overview of USCIS Memo on H1B Petitions for Computer Programmers

The U.S. Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a policy memorandum, on March 31, 2017, that addresses whether the position of computer programmer qualifies as a "specialty occupation" for H1B purposes. The memo rescinds a December 22, 2000 memo that instructed USCIS adjudicators to generally...

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10 Apr 2017

I am currently on H1B. If I quit my job, do I still get the 60-day grace period?

Answer The wording of the January 2017 regulation appears to encompass both voluntary and involuntary termination of employment. So, one most likely would be eligible for the 60-day grace period. (10.Apr.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies...

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10 Apr 2017

Can someone maintain both F-1 and H1B status?

Answer A person can only have one nonimmigrant status at any given time. (10.Apr.2017)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details on chat participation, click here.Access more FAQs here. Copyright © 2017,...

08:26 / FAQs / For Individuals / Student / Worker

10 Apr 2017

When applying for U.S. citizenship, does the USCIS revisit RFEs, NOIDs, etc, issued during one’s H1B or GC process?

Answer The USCIS can inquire whether one has "lawfully" obtained permanent residence - in other words, whether there was any fraud or legal error during the green card process. In rare circumstances, such incidents can prevent naturalization, or even result in loss of one's GC status....

08:19 / Citizen / FAQs / For Individuals / Worker

07 Apr 2017

NewsFlash! H1B Cap Reached for FY 2018

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced today that the H1B cap limit for fiscal year 2018 (FY18) has been reached. This applies to both the 65,000 regular H1B cap limit as well as the 20,000 advanced degree (masters) cap exemptions.As the H1B case...

12:58 / For Employers / H1B / NewsBrief / Worker

06 Apr 2017

USCIS Ramping Up Enforcement Against H1B Employers

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a news release on April 3, 2017, announcing "multiple measures to further deter and detect H1B visa fraud and abuse." Per the release, the USCIS will use new criteria to determine which H1B employers and worksites to...

08:19 / For Employers / H1B / NewsBrief / USCIS News / Worker

03 Apr 2017

New USCIS Memorandum Regarding Computer Programmer Positions

On March 31, 2017, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a policy memorandum that may affect the ability of some persons employed as computer programmers to obtain H1B status. The new memorandum specifically revokes a December 22, 2000 memo that had been issued ...

22:21 / For Employers / H1B / NewsBrief / USCIS News / Worker

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Company B is sponsoring me for an H1B change of employer. I wish to remain with my present employer, Company A, until the petition is approved. Will the USCIS reveal to Company A that a change of employer petition was filed on my behalf?

My H1B was picked in the 2016 lottery, but the case was denied. Can a different employer sponsor me now, without having to go through the lottery again?

My H1B extension was filed for regular processing last month. Can I now upgrade to premium processing, since the petition was originally filed before April 3rd?

Overview of USCIS Memo on H1B Petitions for Computer Programmers

I am currently on H1B. If I quit my job, do I still get the 60-day grace period?

Can someone maintain both F-1 and H1B status?

When applying for U.S. citizenship, does the USCIS revisit RFEs, NOIDs, etc, issued during one’s H1B or GC process?

NewsFlash! H1B Cap Reached for FY 2018

USCIS Ramping Up Enforcement Against H1B Employers

New USCIS Memorandum Regarding Computer Programmer Positions

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