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18 Sep 2018

My employer is filing an H1B amendment to add an additional work location, but everything else in the petition is the same. Can this be filed for premium processing?

Answer Currently, premium processing is only available for cap-subject H1B petitions filed for "extension without change" at the Nebraska Service Center. If an amendment is requested, it would not presently be eligible for premium processing. (18.Sep.2018)In frequent sessions of our Chat, Sheela Murthy and other senior...

17 Sep 2018

Increase in Premium Processing Fee

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is increasing the fee charged by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for premium processing. Effective October 1, 2018, the fee for premium processing will increase from $1,225 to $1,410. Background on Fee Increase For an added fee, premium...

09:22 / Employment Based / For Employers / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Resident / USCIS News / Worker

13 Sep 2018

USCIS Increase in Denials and RFEs for H1Bs and L-1s

A report released by the National Foundation for American Policy (NFAP) has provided an analysis of the sharp increase in denials and requests for evidence (RFE) for H1B and L-1 petitions due to new federal policies on immigration. According to the report, the denial rate...

07:36 / For Employers / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Worker

10 Sep 2018

USCIS Provides Guidance on RFE/NOID Memo, Policy Goes into Effect 11.Sep.2018

On September 6, 2018, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) held a public stakeholder teleconference to provide some additional guidance on how the July 13, 2018 Issuance of Certain RFEs and NOIDs memorandum will be implemented. This memo, which goes into effect on Tuesday,...

15:29 / Citizen / For Employers / For Individuals / NewsBrief / Resident / Student / Worker

10 Sep 2018

If an employee works at a client site through a third-party vendor, is an itinerary required when filing an H1B extension?

Answer An itinerary is only required if the H1B petition is filed for more than one location. (10.Sep.2018)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...

15:25 / FAQs / For Employers / For Individuals / Worker

28 Aug 2018

NewsFlash! Temporary Suspension of Premium Processing for Most H1B Cases, Effective 11 Sep 2018

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced this afternoon that, effective September 11, 2018, petitioners will temporarily be unable to request premium processing for most types of H1B petitions. This restriction is expected to remain in place until February 19, 2019.As of September 11th,...

14:39 / For Employers / For Individuals / NewsBrief / USCIS News / Worker

27 Aug 2018

Memo of Understanding Between DOJ and DOL

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) to share information and, ostensibly, to protect U.S. workers. This MOU is designed to make it easier to refer cases of potential discrimination in...

08:07 / For Employers / NewsBrief

23 Aug 2018

MurthyAudio: Analyzing Latest Regulations and Policies, Part 1

The Trump Administration continues to push for changes to those in nonimmigrant status and the U.S. employment-based immigration system. Though legislative wins have been tough to come by, the Administration has had more luck reforming immigration rules through memos and regulations. Sheela Murthy leads a discussion...

08:53 / Employment Based / Family Based / For Employers / For Families / For Individuals / MurthyAudio / Resident / Student / Visitor / Worker

17 Aug 2018

NewsFlash! USCIS Clarifies That Offsite STEM OPT Employment is Permitted

This afternoon, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated its STEM OPT webpage to clarify that STEM OPT workers can be placed offsite if certain requirements are met. The update also alters certain reporting requirements for F-1 students working pursuant to STEM OPT and...

12:34 / For Employers / NewsBrief / Student / USCIS News

15 Aug 2018

September 2018 Visa Bulletin Check-In: Updated Predictions for FY19

Charles Oppenheim, Chief of the Visa Control and Reporting Division for the U.S. Department of State (DOS), provides visa bulletin explanations and predictions most months. This month, Mr. Oppenheim provides updated predictions for fiscal year 2019 (FY19), which begins on October 1, 2018. Employment-Based, First Preference...

07:56 / Employment Based / For Employers / NewsBrief / Resident / Visa Bulletin

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