July 2024 US Visa Bulletin: Unexpected advancement in key Indian Green Card category; retrogression across EB-3
India has made significant progress in the EB-1 and EB-2 categories, while the EB-3 preference for other countries has experienced retrogression. After months of little movement in employment-based Green Card categories, the July Visa Bulletin shows significant progress across [...]
New DHS Proposal Could Increase Costs for H-1B and L-1 Visa Extensions by Thousands for US Employers
US employers must pay additional fees for H-1 and L-1 petition extensions if the Department of Homeland Security's proposed new rule is approved. In April 2024, foreign workers and investors experienced a substantial increase in US visa fees. Despite [...]
US Family-Based Green Cards: Updated USCIS Guidance and Changes for Petitioners
Understanding the distinction between immigrant and non-immigrant forms of US visas is crucial. The former, often called a US green card, is for those seeking permanent residency without citizenship. The latter, a visa for temporary visits, is intended for [...]
Domestic Renewal of H-1B Nonimmigrant Visas for Certain Applicants
Important Announcement The Department of State has shut down the Domestic Visa Pilot Program application window and is no longer accepting any new applications. If you need to renew an H-1B visa, you must now do so at a [...]
