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The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is a federal agency under the umbrella of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. The USCIS... more +
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is a federal agency under the umbrella of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security that oversees lawful immigration to the United States. The USCIS performs a broad variety of administrative functions, including processing visa and naturalization petitions, as well as applications for asylum and refugee status.  less -
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What Student Visa Holders and Employers Need to Know About Recent Student Visa Rescissions and Increased Scrutiny

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The Department of State (DOS) has recently increased scrutiny of existing student visa holders and those requesting new student visas at U.S. consulates abroad. Some F-1 visas and SEVIS records have been rescinded or...more

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New Key Updates to the H-1B Visa Program: What Employers Need to Know

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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has published a final rule with key updates to the H-1B specialty occupation nonimmigrant visa program. The final rule is aimed at modernizing the H-1B program by improving efficiency...more

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H-1B Cap Alternatives: Visa Options for the Healthcare Industry and Biotechnology Companies

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The H-1B visa is among the most popular working visas in the U.S. for individuals filling professional (degree-requiring) positions.  Most H-1B visas are subject to an annual quota or “cap.”  These are often referred to as...more

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Settlement Reached with USCIS in Class Action Suit Relating to OPT Processing Delays

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USCIS recently settled a class action lawsuit regarding lengthy delays in processing of Employment Authorization Document (EAD) applications for individuals in F-1 student status. The settlement is welcome news to F-1...more

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Checklist for F-1 Students Transitioning to Cap-Subject H-1B Status

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Many F-1 OPT foreign nationals have been approved for H-1B status effective October 1st in this year’s H-1B lottery Employers and F-1 workers should be careful during the transition from F-1 to H-1B status to ensure they...more

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Part 3: Small Changes in Immigration Policies with Respect to International Students Have Major Impact

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In this series, Partner Danielle Rizzo explores how several small changes to student visa policy by the Trump Administration are having a major impact on the international student population in the United States. These...more

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USCIS Issues Changes to Off-Site Placement of STEM OPT F-1 Visa Holders

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The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently made subtle changes to its eligibility definitions for companies seeking to employ STEM OPT F-1 visa holders. The subtle changes have major implications...more

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Strong Demand Expected for FY2019 H-1B Filings: Employers Should Plan Now

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U.S. employers who sponsor foreign workers for temporary H-1B work visas should start preparing now for the upcoming H-1B cap filing season commencing this year on Monday, April 2, 2018. Employers should start identifying...more

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