Hello HR heroes, legal leaders, and hiring maestros!

In this newsletter, I share updates about:

✅Will USCIS speed things up with higher fees, new forms and new filing locations? 

✅Successful H-1B Petitions Outcomes Despite New USCIS Challenges

Will USCIS speed things up with higher fees, new forms and new filing locations? 

Here are the highlights

On April 1, 2024, USCIS rolled out significant increases to its fee schedule and changed the employment-based immigration forms and filing requirements.

The new tiered fee structure is being challenged in court because of its lack of transparency and justification.  In practice, the new tiered fee structure is complex and burdensome and creating additional havoc in case processing.  

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Key Changes, Implications and Our Practical Recommendation

Successful H-1B Petitions Outcomes Despite New USCIS Challenges

Despite the complexities introduced by the new USCIS fee structure and other changes, we are thrilled and grateful to share some outstanding news from our FY25 H-1B cap petition filings.

Thanks to the proactive engagement and trust of our clients, a significant number of our petitions have not only been accepted for filing but some have already received approvals! 

We are deeply grateful for the partnership and trust our clients continue to show in us during these challenging times. Your collaboration has been instrumental in navigating these changes successfully.

Join Us in Celebrating this successes and what some of our clients had to say: 

“Thank you for keeping me informed! I appreciate the detail and thoughtfulness the Marks Gray team has taken towards my H-1B petition”  Computer Scientist 

“Hi! Thank you so much for the news! I am happy it’s approved without any extra evidence needed.”  Designer  

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 Successful H-1B Petitions Outcomes Despite New USCIS Challenges

These testimonials not only highlight the expertise and dedication of our team but also underscore the collaborative spirit of our clients.

 Together, we continue to achieve remarkable outcomes, ensuring that the talent and aspirations of our clients are recognized and supported by the U.S. immigration system.