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H-1B Visa Program Resources
H-1B Visa Program Resources
The H-1B visa allows for nonimmigrant workers to fill positions when individuals in the U.S. are not available, qualified, or willing.
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Visa Bond Deposits Required by Dept. of State
Visa Bond Deposits Required by Dept. of State
The DOS is requiring visa bond deposits for B-1/B-2 visitors as part of a year long visa bond deposit pilot program.
New Visa Fee Announced for Nonimmigrant Travelers
New Visa Fee Announced for Nonimmigrant Travelers
The new visa integrity fee will apply to all nonimmigrant visa applicants, so long as their not included in the visa waiver program.
Alert: NTAs Issued for H-1B Holders
Alert: NTAs Issued for H-1B Holders
H-1B holders are receiving NTAs when their status is terminated or revoked, despite the required sixty day grace period.
Alien Registration Documentation Reminder
Alien Registration Documentation Reminder
The recent alien registration reminder sent out by CBP highlights the importance of carrying proper documentation at all times.
H-1B Selection Process Change
H-1B Selection Process Change
The DHS proposed changes to the H-1B selection process that could greatly impact U.S. employers, foreign students, and current H-1B workers.
US Refugee Admissions Guidelines Outlined by Judge
US Refugee Admissions Guidelines Outlined by Judge
FY2026 H-1B Cap Filled
FY2026 H-1B Cap Filled
The FY2026 H-1B Cap has been filled, immigration authorities will not accept any more petitions until the next fiscal year.
Renewal of Permanent Residence Card (Green Card) Wait Times Increase
Renewal of Permanent Residence Card (Green Card) Wait Times Increase
The massive jump in the wait times for green card processing is emblematic of the backlog in the U.S. immigration system.
August 2025 Visa Bulletin
August 2025 Visa Bulletin
USCIS Rejections Rising Due to Signature Issues
USCIS Rejections Rising Due to Signature Issues
USCIS rejections due to signature issues are rising, which is not uncommon after the H-1B cap deadline passes.
Birthright Citizenship Order Blocked by Federal Judge
Birthright Citizenship Order Blocked by Federal Judge
A federal judge granted a block on enforcing the government's new birthright citizenship policy for every affected child in the U.S.
Employment-Based Immigration Policy Effects on Labor Shortage
Employment-Based Immigration Policy Effects on Labor Shortage
Employment-based immigration policies are causing a labor shortage by opening job position faster than US citizens can fill them.
Parties End Revoked Student Visa Records Lawsuit
Parties End Revoked Student Visa Records Lawsuit
Lower Courts Cannot Issue Nationwide Policy Blocks
Lower Courts Cannot Issue Nationwide Policy Blocks
Citizenship Revocation Cases Priority for DOJ
Citizenship Revocation Cases Priority for DOJ
DHS Removal Orders' Grace Period Begins Upon Issuance
DHS Removal Orders' Grace Period Begins Upon Issuance
Third Country Removals Due Process Revoked by Supreme Court
Third Country Removals Due Process Revoked by Supreme Court
Social Media Changes Required for Visa Applicants
Social Media Changes Required for Visa Applicants
Migrant Courthouse Detainment No Longer Require Local Authorities’ Involvement
Migrant Courthouse Detainment No Longer Require Local Authorities’ Involvement
July 2025 Visa Bulletin
July 2025 Visa Bulletin
SCOTUS Revokes CHNV Removal Protections
SCOTUS Revokes CHNV Removal Protections
ILBSG Visa Success Stories
ILBSG Visa Success Stories
DHS Urges Separate Form I-94 Filings Amid Admission Errors
DHS Urges Separate Form I-94 Filings Amid Admission Errors
June 2025 Visa Bulletin: Modest EB-2 & EB-3 Movement, Slight F-4 Movement
June 2025 Visa Bulletin: Modest EB-2 & EB-3 Movement, Slight F-4 Movement
Things Green Card Holders Need to Know Before Traveling Abroad
Things Green Card Holders Need to Know Before Traveling Abroad
H-4 Visas to Expire at Age Twenty-One
H-4 Visas to Expire at Age Twenty-One
New Catch-and-Revoke Policy for Visa Holders
New Catch-and-Revoke Policy for Visa Holders
Students’ Terminated SEVIS Records Restored
Students’ Terminated SEVIS Records Restored
Employer Guide to Supporting H-1B Employees
Employer Guide to Supporting H-1B Employees
May 2025 Visa Bulletin: India EB-3 Advancement & EB-5 Retrogression, Other Final Action Dates Remain Current, to Honor Final Action Dates for EB Categories
May 2025 Visa Bulletin: India EB-3 Advancement & EB-5 Retrogression, Other Final Action Dates Remain Current, to Honor Final Action Dates for EB Categories
F-1 Students Report Widespread SEVIS Terminations
F-1 Students Report Widespread SEVIS Terminations
FY 2026 H-1B Selection Process Complete
FY 2026 H-1B Selection Process Complete
Some Green Card Applications Placed on Hold
Some Green Card Applications Placed on Hold
Stricter Immigration Enforcement Affects Visa and Green Card Holders
Stricter Immigration Enforcement Affects Visa and Green Card Holders
April 2025 Visa Bulletin: Modest Movement in Employment-Based Categories, China & India EB-5 Retrogression, Annual EB-4 Limit Reached
April 2025 Visa Bulletin: Modest Movement in Employment-Based Categories, China & India EB-5 Retrogression, Annual EB-4 Limit Reached
Unannounced Update to Multiple Immigration Forms
Unannounced Update to Multiple Immigration Forms
FY 2026 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Begins March 7th
FY 2026 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Begins March 7th
Trump States EB-5 Investor Visa to be Replaced by Fee Based Visa
Trump States EB-5 Investor Visa to be Replaced by Fee Based Visa
Alert: Lawful Permanent Residents and Immigrants Stopped at Ports of Entry
Alert: Lawful Permanent Residents and Immigrants Stopped at Ports of Entry
DHS Ends Haiti TPS Extension
DHS Ends Haiti TPS Extension
Alert: Scam Calls Impersonating Immigration Agencies
Alert: Scam Calls Impersonating Immigration Agencies
Trump Administration to Downsize Immigration Appeals Board
Trump Administration to Downsize Immigration Appeals Board
Executive Order Cuts U.S. Embassies Staff
Executive Order Cuts U.S. Embassies Staff
Comprehensive 2025 H-1B Visa Compliance Guide
Comprehensive 2025 H-1B Visa Compliance Guide
March 2025 Visa Bulletin: Modest Movement in Most Employment-Based Categories, Retrogression for EB-4
March 2025 Visa Bulletin: Modest Movement in Most Employment-Based Categories, Retrogression for EB-4
U.S. Consular Posts Change Nonimmigrant Visa Processing Protocol
U.S. Consular Posts Change Nonimmigrant Visa Processing Protocol
2025 H-1B Visa Material Changes After Approval Guide
2025 H-1B Visa Material Changes After Approval Guide
Comprehensive 2025 H-1B Visa Processing Abroad Guide
Comprehensive 2025 H-1B Visa Processing Abroad Guide
US Welcome Corps Suspended by Executive Order
US Welcome Corps Suspended by Executive Order
Alert for Nonimmigrant Visa Holders Traveling Abroad
Alert for Nonimmigrant Visa Holders Traveling Abroad
Comprehensive 2025 H-1B Visa Guide
Comprehensive 2025 H-1B Visa Guide
Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Revoked
Venezuela Temporary Protected Status Revoked
Address Change Required for All Foreign Nationals
Address Change Required for All Foreign Nationals
Undocumented Immigrants to be Deported Without Due Process Per Laken Riley Act
Undocumented Immigrants to be Deported Without Due Process Per Laken Riley Act
Battle Anticipated by Immigrant Rights Attorney as Trump Returns
Battle Anticipated by Immigrant Rights Attorney as Trump Returns
Immigration Enforcement Ramps Up in U.S. Cities
Immigration Enforcement Ramps Up in U.S. Cities
Undocumented Migrant Detention and Removal Program Starts
Undocumented Migrant Detention and Removal Program Starts
Trump Executive Action on Birthright Citizenship: UPDATE
Trump Executive Action on Birthright Citizenship: UPDATE
Mass Deportation Program To Begin, U.S. Attorneys to Investigate Obstructors
Mass Deportation Program To Begin, U.S. Attorneys to Investigate Obstructors
U.S. Federal Troops Heading to Southwest Border
U.S. Federal Troops Heading to Southwest Border
DHS Updates Expedited Removals, Protected Areas, and MPP Policies
DHS Updates Expedited Removals, Protected Areas, and MPP Policies
President Trump Immigration Actions: Day One
President Trump Immigration Actions: Day One
Temporary Protected Status Extended for Four Countries
Temporary Protected Status Extended for Four Countries
Employers Urged to Prepare for Immigration Changes Under Trump Administration
Employers Urged to Prepare for Immigration Changes Under Trump Administration
USCIS Updates Guidance on Extraordinary Ability Visa
USCIS Updates Guidance on Extraordinary Ability Visa
Naturalization Test Redesign Effort Terminated
Naturalization Test Redesign Effort Terminated
Immigration Backlog May Slow Mass Deportation Program
Immigration Backlog May Slow Mass Deportation Program
Border Czar Identifies Plans and Needs for Mass Deportation Program
Border Czar Identifies Plans and Needs for Mass Deportation Program
DHS Finalizes H-1B Overhaul
DHS Finalizes H-1B Overhaul
January 2025 Visa Bulletin, Modest Advancement in EB-2 and EB-3 Categories
January 2025 Visa Bulletin, Modest Advancement in EB-2 and EB-3 Categories
USCIS Expands I-485 Requirements to Include Medical Exam, Immunizations
USCIS Expands I-485 Requirements to Include Medical Exam, Immunizations
Exchange Visitor Visa, J-1, Residency Requirements Updated
Exchange Visitor Visa, J-1, Residency Requirements Updated
Qualifying Employment Authorization Document Renewal Extension Period Now Permanent
Qualifying Employment Authorization Document Renewal Extension Period Now Permanent
The Future of H4 EAD: Potential Elimination Under Second Trump Term
The Future of H4 EAD: Potential Elimination Under Second Trump Term
Act Now: Leverage Current Policies Before Potential Immigration Changes Under Trump Administration
Act Now: Leverage Current Policies Before Potential Immigration Changes Under Trump Administration
Why Employers Should Consider Filing H-1B Extensions Before 2025
Why Employers Should Consider Filing H-1B Extensions Before 2025
Expected Updates to U.S. Immigration Under Trump Presidency
Expected Updates to U.S. Immigration Under Trump Presidency
December 2024 Visa Bulletin: Slight Advancement for India in Employment Based EB-2 and EB-3
December 2024 Visa Bulletin: Slight Advancement for India in Employment Based EB-2 and EB-3
Strategic Employment-Based Immigration Planning for 2025
Strategic Employment-Based Immigration Planning for 2025
Texas Law Requires Immigration Status Check for Medical Treatment, Response Optional
Texas Law Requires Immigration Status Check for Medical Treatment, Response Optional
Circuit Court Split Over Required Location of Asylum Seekers
Circuit Court Split Over Required Location of Asylum Seekers
Policy Guidance Update Clarifies Expedite Requests
Policy Guidance Update Clarifies Expedite Requests
Sunset Date Set for Non-Minister Religious Workers Visa Program
Sunset Date Set for Non-Minister Religious Workers Visa Program
Federal Appeals Court to Hear DACA Arguments
Federal Appeals Court to Hear DACA Arguments
November 2024 Visa Bulletin: More of the Same
November 2024 Visa Bulletin: More of the Same
Asylum Restriction Benchmarks Extended
Asylum Restriction Benchmarks Extended
Child Status Protection Act Age Calculation Update Announced by USCIS
Child Status Protection Act Age Calculation Update Announced by USCIS
EB-1 Evidence Guidance Updated
EB-1 Evidence Guidance Updated
Permanent Labor Certification Denied Over Delayed Audit Response
Permanent Labor Certification Denied Over Delayed Audit Response
October 2024 Visa Bulletin: Disappointing Start to Fiscal Year 2025
October 2024 Visa Bulletin: Disappointing Start to Fiscal Year 2025
Spousal Green Card Program Stall and Challenges Continue
Spousal Green Card Program Stall and Challenges Continue
ILBSG - Business Immigration Visas
ILBSG - Business Immigration Visas
Timeframe Tightened for DHS to File Notice to Appear
Timeframe Tightened for DHS to File Notice to Appear
ILBSG - Immigration
ILBSG - Immigration
U.S. Embassy in Cuba Expanding Some Visa Services
U.S. Embassy in Cuba Expanding Some Visa Services
International Arbitration
International Arbitration
Updated Vetting Process Included with Reactivated Immigration Program
Updated Vetting Process Included with Reactivated Immigration Program
Keeping Families Together, Mixed Status Parole Program Paused
Keeping Families Together, Mixed Status Parole Program Paused
ILBSG - Contracts
ILBSG - Contracts
September 2024 Visa Bulletin: Most Categories Unchanged, Retrogression in EB-3
September 2024 Visa Bulletin: Most Categories Unchanged, Retrogression in EB-3
USCIS Guidance Drives Increase in O-1A, National Interest Waiver Visas
USCIS Guidance Drives Increase in O-1A, National Interest Waiver Visas
Green Card Process for Mixed-Status Families Opens August 19
Green Card Process for Mixed-Status Families Opens August 19
DOL Investigations
DOL Investigations
DHS Site Visits Increase for STEM OPTs
DHS Site Visits Increase for STEM OPTs
Parole Processing Paused for Four Countries Due to Fraud Concerns
Parole Processing Paused for Four Countries Due to Fraud Concerns
Second FY2025 H-1B Cap Selection Complete - New Fees Required
Second FY2025 H-1B Cap Selection Complete - New Fees Required
ILBSG - Global Mobility Services
ILBSG - Global Mobility Services
Employment Immigration Plans for Rest of Year from White House
Employment Immigration Plans for Rest of Year from White House
Second FY2025 H-1B Regular Cap Petition Selection Announced
Second FY2025 H-1B Regular Cap Petition Selection Announced
Green Card Process for Mixed-Status Families Opens August 19
Green Card Process for Mixed-Status Families Opens August 19
DHS Says Four Year Delay Processing Asylum Request Is Reasonable - YouTube
DHS Says Four Year Delay Processing Asylum Request Is Reasonable - YouTube
August 2024 Visa Bulletin: Small Advancement in EB-2 and EB-3 India
August 2024 Visa Bulletin: Small Advancement in EB-2 and EB-3 India
Extension and Redesignation of Haiti Temporary Protected Status Announced
Extension and Redesignation of Haiti Temporary Protected Status Announced
Supreme Court Overturns Chevron Doctrine, Ending Longstanding Deference to U.S. Administrative Agencies
Supreme Court Overturns Chevron Doctrine, Ending Longstanding Deference to U.S. Administrative Agencies
H-1B Rule Update Anticipated This Year with Possible Restrictions
H-1B Rule Update Anticipated This Year with Possible Restrictions
DACA Holders May Be Eligible For H-1B Visas Under New Immigration Policy
DACA Holders May Be Eligible For H-1B Visas Under New Immigration Policy
July 2024 Visa Bulletin: Continued Advancement in Family-Based Categories, Small Movement in Employment-Based Categories
July 2024 Visa Bulletin: Continued Advancement in Family-Based Categories, Small Movement in Employment-Based Categories
Protection for Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens Announced
Protection for Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens Announced
Increase in Migrant Arrivals Calls for Right to Legal Representation
Increase in Migrant Arrivals Calls for Right to Legal Representation
Biden Signs Executive Action Addressing Asylum Eligibility and the Southern Border
Biden Signs Executive Action Addressing Asylum Eligibility and the Southern Border
Nonimmigrant Worker Options After Lay Off
Nonimmigrant Worker Options After Lay Off
Immigration Backlog Rises to Over 3.5 M Cases
Immigration Backlog Rises to Over 3.5 M Cases
June 2024 Visa Bulletin: Advancement in Family-Based Visas, Limited Employment-Based Change
June 2024 Visa Bulletin: Advancement in Family-Based Visas, Limited Employment-Based Change
Our Practice Areas - Immigration
Our Practice Areas - Immigration
USCIS Urges Earlier Filing for DACA Renewal Request
USCIS Urges Earlier Filing for DACA Renewal Request
New Proposed Rule Addresses Asylum Processing
New Proposed Rule Addresses Asylum Processing
H-1B Registration Numbers Decline After Lottery System Overhaul
H-1B Registration Numbers Decline After Lottery System Overhaul
ILBSG DOL Investigations
ILBSG DOL Investigations
White House Considers Immigration Support for Spouses of U.S. Citizens
White House Considers Immigration Support for Spouses of U.S. Citizens
May 2024 Visa Bulletin: Welcome Updates to Family-Based Categories
May 2024 Visa Bulletin: Welcome Updates to Family-Based Categories
Form I-693 Medical Examination Expiration Policy Updated
Form I-693 Medical Examination Expiration Policy Updated
Extension of Employment Authorization Document Validity Period
Extension of Employment Authorization Document Validity Period
Initial FY2025 H-1B Cap Selection Complete
Initial FY2025 H-1B Cap Selection Complete
Initial EAD Process Streamlined for Refugees
Initial EAD Process Streamlined for Refugees
April 2024 Visa Bulletin: Advancement in Employment-Based Visas and FY2024 Projection
April 2024 Visa Bulletin: Advancement in Employment-Based Visas and FY2024 Projection
March 2024 Visa Bulletin: Modest Advancement
March 2024 Visa Bulletin: Modest Advancement
USCIS FY25 H-1B Organizational Accounts: FAQs
USCIS FY25 H-1B Organizational Accounts: FAQs
FY25 H-1B CAP Registrations Trends and Updates Webinar
FY25 H-1B CAP Registrations Trends and Updates Webinar
USCIS Filing Fees FY25 H-1B: What You Need to Know
USCIS Filing Fees FY25 H-1B: What You Need to Know
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)
USCIS Announces Immigration Fee Increase Final Rule
USCIS Announces Immigration Fee Increase Final Rule
Webinar Registration
Webinar Registration
USCIS Announces FY2025 H-1B Cap Overview
USCIS Announces FY2025 H-1B Cap Overview
FY2025 H-1B Season: Start Preparing Now
FY2025 H-1B Season: Start Preparing Now
February 2024 Visa Bulletin: Small Advancement in EB-3 India and EB-2 and EB-3 Worldwide
February 2024 Visa Bulletin: Small Advancement in EB-3 India and EB-2 and EB-3 Worldwide
Why HelloPrenup, According to an Immigration Lawyer
Why HelloPrenup, According to an Immigration Lawyer
Welcome Corps Phase Two
Welcome Corps Phase Two
The HelloPrenup Podcast - HelloPrenup
The HelloPrenup Podcast - HelloPrenup
Proposed USCIS Application Fees Update
Proposed USCIS Application Fees Update
Immigration: 2023 Year End Review & 2024 Outlook
Immigration: 2023 Year End Review & 2024 Outlook
Premium Processing Fees Updated to Reflect Inflation Adjustment
Premium Processing Fees Updated to Reflect Inflation Adjustment
Domestic H-1B Visa Renewal Program Limited to Visas Issued In India and Canada
Domestic H-1B Visa Renewal Program Limited to Visas Issued In India and Canada
January 2024 Visa Bulletin: Exciting EB-1 Advancement for India and Overall Promising Movement
January 2024 Visa Bulletin: Exciting EB-1 Advancement for India and Overall Promising Movement
Your Guide To Marrying A Non-U.S. Citizen And How A Prenup Can Help - HelloPrenup
Your Guide To Marrying A Non-U.S. Citizen And How A Prenup Can Help - HelloPrenup
Domestic H-1B Visa Renewal Pilot Excludes Dependents
Domestic H-1B Visa Renewal Pilot Excludes Dependents
H-1B Worker Domestic Visa Renewal Pilot Program Among Efforts to Reduce Backlog
H-1B Worker Domestic Visa Renewal Pilot Program Among Efforts to Reduce Backlog
Navigating International Love: Prenuptial Agreements for U.S. Citizens - HelloPrenup
Navigating International Love: Prenuptial Agreements for U.S. Citizens - HelloPrenup
Why International Couples Should Consider A Prenup - HelloPrenup
Why International Couples Should Consider A Prenup - HelloPrenup
December 2023 Visa Bulletin Shows Minor Advancement
December 2023 Visa Bulletin Shows Minor Advancement
Employment Authorization Document Extension Announced
Employment Authorization Document Extension Announced
Biden Proposed H-1B Visa Policy Highlights
Biden Proposed H-1B Visa Policy Highlights
H-1B Proposed Rule Details Published in Federal Register
H-1B Proposed Rule Details Published in Federal Register
Judicial Review of Immigration Cases Reaffirmed by the US Supreme Court
Judicial Review of Immigration Cases Reaffirmed by the US Supreme Court
November 2023 Visa Bulletin: Minor Updates
November 2023 Visa Bulletin: Minor Updates
Our Perspective: Immigration Implications and Proactive Steps If Government Shutdown Over Debt Ceiling Issue
Our Perspective: Immigration Implications and Proactive Steps If Government Shutdown Over Debt Ceiling Issue
October 2023 Visa Bulletin: Major Advancement for India Employment-Based Categories
October 2023 Visa Bulletin: Major Advancement for India Employment-Based Categories
DACA Program Declared Unlawful by Texas Judge
DACA Program Declared Unlawful by Texas Judge
TPS Beneficiaries EAD Extension Deadline
TPS Beneficiaries EAD Extension Deadline
New Backlog Record for Employment-Based Green Card
New Backlog Record for Employment-Based Green Card
Our Perspective: USCIS Announces Additional Child Status Protection Act Relief
Our Perspective: USCIS Announces Additional Child Status Protection Act Relief
The End of Fiscal Year 2023: September 2023 Visa Bulletin
The End of Fiscal Year 2023: September 2023 Visa Bulletin
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