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06 Dec 2018

NewsFlash! Bill Passed to Fund Federal Government Through Dec 21, 2018

Congress has passed a short-term bill to fund the federal government for two weeks. The federal budget is now extended through December 21, 2018. This bill also extends various immigration programs for the same time period, including the employment-based, fifth preference (EB5) regional center program.Congress...

13:51 / Consulates / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / Homeland Security / NewsBrief / USCIS News
30 Nov 2018

DOL Makes Several Changes to LCA

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has made several changes to the ETA form 9035 labor condition application (LCA). The changes primarily impact employers who place workers at offsite locations and employers that are H1B-dependent. Background on LCAs An approved LCA from the DOL is necessary in...

13:06 / For Employers / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Worker
19 Nov 2018

I have a BS in Mechanical Engineering, and I am working in H1B as a mechanical engineer. I also have an MS in computer science. Could I change to an IT H1B job?

Answer One normally could apply for H1B status with any job for which one is qualified (assuming the position is a specialty occupation). (19.Nov.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior attorneys provide guidance that clarifies the law in real time. For details...

14:13 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Worker