News for 2019 H-1B Applicants

On January 31st, DHS published a final rule requiring H-1B employers to register online prior to submission of an H-1B filing, but thankfully this will not come into effect until April 2020, as we’re already well into H-1B season and trying to implement by April...

US Immigration Updates: What’s Happening Now

International Entrepreneur Parole (IER) is now in force – for what it’s worth The current administration’s attempts to have the International Entrepreneur Rule (IER) delayed and ultimately scrapped – it was introduced by President Obama in August 2016 –was rejected by...

Diversity Visa (DV) or Green Card Lottery 2019

The Diversity Visa (DV) or Green Card Lottery 2019 The Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery opened on October 3rd, 2017, at noon, EDT (4 hours behind GMT), and will close on November 7th, 2017 at noon, EST (5 hours behind GMT).  The Diversity Visa program makes 50,000...

U.S. Visa Options for Graduates and Entrepreneurs

Many foreign graduates who qualified for J-1 intern visas to work in the U.S. last year are getting ready to pack their bags. Besides J-1 intern visas, degree holders and those without a degree but with 5 years of relevant experience may qualify for an 18-month J-1...

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