In this September newsletter, I share updates about: âś… Simplifying the F-1 to H-1B Transition âś… Immigrant Visa Numbers Unavailability: What to Expect in October âś… HR Florida 2024: Speaking about Employment-Based Immigration and Exclusive Book Signing Simplifying the...
As fiscal year 2024 comes to a close, the September Visa Bulletin shows setbacks in all employment-based categories.  Of particular note is the complete use of EB-1 visa numbers, meaning no further EB-1 visas (or green cards) will be issued until the new fiscal year...
Understanding the shift from F-1 student status to H-1B worker status is crucial and it has various components that can be complex.  But don’t worry—I’m breaking them down in a way that makes it easy to understand. What’s the F-1 to H-1B Transition? First, let’s...
Welcome to 'Q&A with Giselle,' your go-to source for navigating the intricate landscape of U.S. corporate immigration. In this episode, she answers the following: âś… Can my employee on a work visa volunteer for a job that is usually paid? âś… Can my employee on a...
In this August newsletter, I share updates about: ✅ USCIS Conducts Second Lottery for FY 2025 H-1B Cap ✅ The Current Status of USCIS’ Receipt Issuance ✅ Positive and Exciting News: My Collaborative “All Out Impact” Book Launch! USCIS Conducted a Second Lottery for FY...
Since January 2024, I have been working on a collaborative book project with 23 incredible entrepreneurial women, and we are gearing up for the launch of our book, "All Out Impact," at the end of August. This book is a culmination of our collective experiences,...
Since April 2024, we've been facing ongoing, frustrating, and inefficient delays in receipt issuance and filing fee processing by USCIS. What once took about a week is now stretching to 2-4 weeks or more. These delays are creating significant anxiety and...
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) conducted a second lottery for the fiscal year (FY) 2025 following the initial selection process in March 2024. Key Highlights: The second lottery was required to meet the H-1B visa quotas due to insufficient...