04 May

Can Yemen Nationals file for an Asylum?

With the unfortunate situation in Yemen, many Yemenis current present in the United States are wondering whether they have to go back or they can stay. Recently the USCIS has decided that they will allow extension for certain visas for Yemenis, however this is not a permanent solution.  As such we have tried to analyze…

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28 Apr

USCIS Alerts Yemeni Nationals to Available Immigration Relief Measures

USCIS is closely monitoring conditions in Yemen. Due to the current unstable security situation, USCIS seeks to highlight several available immigration relief measures that may assist eligible Yemeni nationals. Immigration relief measures that may be available upon request include: Change or extension of nonimmigrant status for an individual currently in the United States, even if…

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21 Apr

May 2015 shows some progress for EB2 India but not so great!

The 2015 Visa Bulletin was released and we saw a little leap on India EB2, the eb3 has not moved much. Both are still are heavy burden of wait on the applicants. We invite all of you to start a full blown campaign with the Obama administration to change this unfair situation. Please share this…

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09 Apr

Reporter at Wall Street Journal looking for F1 students story

A reporter for The Wall Street Journal is looking for F-1 students to share their experience about working on OPT and CPT. His story will look at the challenges international students face – from schools to employers to the visa system itself. He needs to be able to name students in his article. If you…

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08 Apr

As expected the H1B 2016 Cap is reached.

For those who were hoping there will be no lottery on the H1B visa 2016, we have bad news. Today USCIS announced that the cap is reached both. Please see announcement from the USCIS today. WASHINGTON – U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has reached the congressionally mandated H-1B cap for fiscal year (FY) 2016….

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06 Apr

USCIS H1B delivery Alert – Delivery Service Error Guidance for FY16 H-1B Cap Filings

USCIS would like to inform stakeholders about the proper action to take if cap-subject filings for fiscal year 2016 H-1B petitions are mishandled by delivery services. If a petitioner filed an FY16 H-1B cap petition in a timely manner, but received notification from the delivery service that suggests that there may be a delay or damage…

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