Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Apr 26, 2024 |
Dear Clients and Colleagues,
We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights:
H-1B CAP Gap Rule: Navigating the Transition
One of the key considerations for F-...
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Apr 19, 2024 |
Attorney Keshab Raj Seadie Honored by New York State Assembly
Understanding the EB-1A Visa: A Path for Extraordinary Individuals
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Apr 12, 2024 |
Selected in the H-1B Lottery? Here's How to Ensure Your Visa Gets Approved
Self-Employment Opportunities for F-1 OPT Students
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Apr 05, 2024 |
FY 2025 H-1B CAP Initial Registration Selection Process Completed
Exploring Alternatives for Those Not Selected in the H-1B Lottery
USCIS Increases Automatic Extension for EADs
Filing Location Change for Certain Employment-Based Forms
New Guidance on Form I-693 Validity Period
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Mar 29, 2024 |
USCIS Updates Policy Guidance on Expedite Requests
New Process for Social Security Updates for New Citizens
H-1B CAP Season FY 2025 and Form I-129 Filing Updates
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Mar 22, 2024 |
H-1B Registration Closing Imminently
Securing a Second Chance: Navigating the Path to Cancellation of Removal
DHS Embarks on AI Integration for Officer Training
Supreme Court Clarifies Judicial Review on Immigration Hardship Cases
USCIS Reinforces Anti-Discrimination Stance
Trend in EB-1A, EB-1B, and EB-2 NIW Adjudications Raises Concerns
Michael Cohen and Attorney Avoid Sanctions for AI-Generated Legal Citations
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Mar 15, 2024 |
April 2024 Visa Bulletin Summary: Key Updates and Movements
Top 10 Things to consider before filing Cap Subject H-1B Visa
USCIS Responds to Biometrics Appointment Scheduling Glitches
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Mar 08, 2024 |
H-1B Cap Registration for FY 2025 Now Open Until March 22
USCIS Update for NIW Petitioners: New Version of Form ETA 9089 Now Required
DOS Announcement on Pilot Program for Domestic Renewal of Specific H-1B Visas
Understanding the H-1B Cap-Gap Extension Rule for F-1 Students and OPT Holders
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Mar 01, 2024 |
Introducing New myUSCIS Organizational Accounts for Enhanced H-1B Registration Collaboration
Premium Processing Fees Increase Effective February 26, 2024
Introducing E-Verify+: A Next Generation Service Launching Spring 2024
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Feb 23, 2024 |
Dear Clients and Colleagues,
We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, learn about increases in premium processing fees, a pilot program launched by USCIS and impacts of the "Simeio Solutions" Amendment Rule on your H-1B application.
Increase in Premium Processing Fees
Effectiv...
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Feb 16, 2024 |
Completion and Submission of H-1B Visa Cap Lottery Requirements
USCIS Achieves Milestone by Completing Over 10 Million Cases in FY 2023, Significantly Reducing Backlogs
Deferred Enforced Departure for Palestinians
Visa Bulletin Movements
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Feb 09, 2024 |
USCIS Announces Policy Update on Extension and Change of Status Requests
New Organizational Account System and FY 2025 H-1B Cap Registration Dates Announced
Immigration Consequences of Criminal Activity for Nonimmigrant Visa Holders
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Feb 06, 2024 |
The situation involving the invalidation of USMLE scores in Nepal due to cheating raises several legal and remedial avenues for affected doctors, including potential federal litigation and the pursuit of injunctive relief. Here are the options in detail:
Federal Litigation
Due Process Cha...
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Feb 02, 2024 |
Dear Clients and Colleagues,
We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights:
USCIS Reforms H-1B Lottery System: Ensuring Fairness with One Entry Per Applicant and...
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Jan 26, 2024 |
USCIS Announces Digital Revolution for H-1B Registration and Filing
Introducing the Domestic Renewal of H-1B Visas - A Pilot Program Overview
USCIS Faces Criticism Over STEM OPT Application Denials
USCIS Policy Update: Flexibility for Untimely Filed Extension of Stay and Change of Status Requests
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Jan 19, 2024 |
Dear Clients and Colleagues,
We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights:
USCIS Announces New Organizational Accounts for H-1B Process
USCIS Online Organizati...
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Jan 12, 2024 |
Dear Clients and Colleagues,
We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this week's edition, we bring you important updates and information from the legal world, including USCIS' initiatives to streamline H-1B filing process, premium fee adjustments, new policy guidance for "Ability to Pay" in e...
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Jan 05, 2024 |
Dear Clients and Colleagues,
We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights:
News Highlights:
USCIS Announces Inflation Adjustment to Premium Processing Fees
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Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Dec 29, 2023 |
Dear Valued Clients and Readers,
As we step into this new year, we would like to remind our client companies of the importance of conducting an annual internal audit of your H-1B and L-1 visa programs. This proactive measure is crucial in ensuring that your company remains compliant with all the...
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Dec 22, 2023 |
Dear Clients and Readers,
We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights:
News Highlights:
DOS Stateside Visa Renewal Pilot Begins January 29, 2024
The Departme...
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Dec 15, 2023 |
Dear Clients and Colleagues,
We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights:
USCIS Reaches FY2024 H-1B Cap
We are informing our clients that the United States Ci...
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Dec 08, 2023 |
Dear Clients and Colleagues,
We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights:
USCIS Releases FAQs for FY2024 Employment-Based Adjustment of Status
In a recent upd...
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Dec 01, 2023 |
Dear Clients and Colleagues,
We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights:
Visa Revalidation Process Set for Spring 2024
The Department of State is diligently...
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Nov 24, 2023 |
Dear Clients and Colleagues,
We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights:
USCIS Announces Availability of Additional H-2B Visas for FY 2024
In a significant u...
Posted by Keshab R. Seadie | Nov 17, 2023 |
Dear Valued Clients,
We hope this newsletter finds you well. In this edition, we bring you important updates on various immigration matters. Please take a moment to review the following key highlights:
No Government Shutdown
Relief for Federal Operations: Good news arrived this week as Congres...