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FAQ: Student Options for Status Extension While Waiting on an H-1B
Q. How do I remain in status if I am in OPT / F-1 and an employer filed a cap-subject H-1B petition on my behalf that does not become effective until October 1? A. Most likely the student will need to apply for a cap-gap extension I-20. This is based on aregulatory...
FAQ: Alternatives to Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions
Unfortunately, many foreign nationals may have to wait until April 1, 2015 for another chance at filing for H-1B status. The following alternatives should be considered for affected employees: Cap-Exempt H-1B Visa These include petitions filed primarily for employment...
The H-1B Cap Has Been Met
USCIS have received more than 172,500 H-1B cap-subject petitions and have finalized their computer generated lottery. For petitions selected, USCIS has started issuing receipt notices. Petitions not selected will be returned. The USICS expects to complete the...
New H-1B Filings
On April 1, 2014 the FY2015 H-1B filing's will begin. In a meeting with immigration attorneys, USCIS advised that they are arranging for appropriate staffing and are making plans to accommodate the expected significant number of petitions. They also advised that...
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. As we approach the FY2015 H-1B filing season, I am asked, how does someone on OPT/EAD ending prior to October 1, 2014 bridge the cap of time between the end of their OPT and the beginning of the cap-subject H-1B status? A. Current regulations allow for eligible F-1...
Mexican TNs are now Easier to Obtain
Effective February 10, 2014 the DOS amended its NAFTA regulations and removed the employment petition requirement for Mexican citizens applying for a nonimmigrant TN classification. Under the current rules, Mexican nationals can file a TN application directly with...
Chile Joins Visa Waiver Program
DHS designated Chile the 38th country to join the Visa Waiver Program. Chile is the first Latin America country to be included in this program. Currently, most participants are European countries. As a result, beginning May 1, 2014 eligible Chilean passport holders...
April Bulletin is Out!
The April Bulletin has been released and EB-1 remains current across the board and EB-2 for Mexico and Philippines are current. EB-2 India remains unchanged at November 15, 2004 and EB-2 China moves forward to March 8, 2009. EB-3 China and Mexico move forward to...
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