USCIS to Resume H-1B Premium Processing for Certain Cap-Exempt Petitions
WASHINGTON - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will resume premium processing for certain cap-exempt H-1B petitions effective immediately.
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Department of State Verification Emails
During the H-1B visa application process at the U.S. consulates, consular officers may choose to request client verification for the H-1B beneficiary. It is.
Read article →Improvements to International Entrepreneur Rule Made by DHS
As of January 17, 2017, the DHS published their final international entrepreneur rule with the hope of improving our nation’s economy by allowing certain.
Read article →DHS Extends Temporary Protected Status for Yemen
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has re-designated the Republic of Yemen for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and extended the existing TPS.
Read article →We're Hosting A Conference!
Akula & Associates, P.C., is hosting a conference call to discuss the currently signed Executive Order, drafted Executive Order Memorandum and proposed.
Read article →USCIS Special Situations Extensions and Waivers
Our immigration blog outlines the special situations which may qualify immigrants and potential applicants for Fee Waivers and process extensions.
Read article →USCIS Proposes Rule to Attract International Entrepreneurs
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is proposing a new rule which could make it easier for international entrepreneurs to enter the.
Read article →How to Avoid RFE on Your H-1B Visa Application
Is there a way you can avoid having to fill out a Request for Additional Evidence (RFE) when submitted an H-1B visa application? Thoroughness is key.
Read article →USCIS Helps Close $20.9 Million Visa Fraud Investigation
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has recently announced the finalization of an investigation into a multiyear visa fraud.
Read article →Foreign Investor Visa Programs
Business owners seeking to bolster company resources do not have to rely solely on domestic banks or financiers and should consider foreign capital.
Read article →Advanced Parole for Start-Up Entrepreneurs Reviewed by USCIS
Regulation changes that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed could be coming to how foreign innovators and entrepreneurs gain entrance to the.
Read article →Watch Out for USCIS Imposter Calls
If you should receive a suspicious phone call from someone claiming to be a government official, law enforcement officer, or representative of the United.
Read article →Third Country Nationals Can Apply in Vancouver for U.S. Visa
Third country nationals (TCN) – a person seeking immigrant status in one country but actually intends to reside in another country – may begin applying for.
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N-400 Forms: What You Need to Know Before Filing
Every person looking to apply for U.S. citizenship through the process of naturalization must begin by completing Form N-400, Application for Naturalization,.
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Department of Homeland Security Launches New I-94 Website
The U.S. Customs and Border Protection division of the Department of Homeland Security has launched a new redesigned I-94 website and an I-94 pre-payment.
Read article →USCIS seeks comments on proposed rule affecting certain employment-based immigrant and non-immigrant visa programs
USCIS is seeking public comments on a proposed rule that would modernize and improve certain aspects of employment-based nonimmigrant and immigrant visa.
Read article →USCIS Upgrades Virtual Assistant to Include Spanish-Speaking Capabilities
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) website has had a virtual assistant – named Emma – for a while now. She helps direct users to.
Read article →H-1B Petitions to Be Available at Nebraska Service Center
Foreign specialists holding an advanced degree in their career field will soon need to send their visa petitions to the heart of the United States. The.
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