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On July 18, 2024, USCIS released an updated policy memo regarding guidelines for children's acquisition of citizenship incorporating feedback from the public and aligning with the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Sessions v. Morales-Santana. The updated policy guidance clarifies eligibility criteria, application procedures and reevaluates denials in accordance with the parent's immigration status at the child's time of birth. Learn the best ways to obtain a family green card. Specifically the policy update outlines the following points: Asserts that applicants who previously filed an application for a Certificate of Citizenship (and received a denial) but who now qualify under the changes…
One of the most significant parts of getting a green card in the U.S. is waiting for your priority date to be current. For those who have invested the time, effort, and money into an immigrant visa, questions arise such as "How long will it take for my date to be current?" and "Can I speed this process up?" We provide regular monthly updates on the most recent visa bulletin, analyze the date movements, and predict upcoming months to help answer these questions. This month, we'll go over the August 2024 visa bulletin. (more…)
On June 20, 2024, we provided a comprehensive webinar about how you can self-petition for a green card through avenues including EB-1A, EB-1C, EB-2 NIW and EB-5. This webinar was designed for individuals who: Want to gain permanent residency in the U.S. Are the highest performers in their profession Have extraordinary ability in their professional field Are academics, researchers, doctors, dentists, entrepreneurs, engineers, designers, lawyers, therapists, economists, teachers, veterinarians, pharmacists and more Options for STEM & Beyond EB-1A Extraordinary Ability: This is for individuals who have exhibited distinction in their field in the sciences, arts, education, business or athletics; national…
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced new actions aimed at promoting family unity in line with the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment to keeping families together. While this initiative leverages existing authorities to support family unity, comprehensive reform of the immigration system remains a task for Congress. New Process for Noncitizen Spouses of U.S. Citizens Under current law, noncitizens married to U.S. citizens can apply for lawful permanent residence. However, many must leave the U.S. to complete this process, leading to prolonged separations and significant hardships for families. To address this, DHS will introduce a new process to consider, on…
On April 23, 2024 the Federal Trade Commission announced a final rule that will effect non-compete agreements moving forward. With nearly one in five Americans (estimated 30 million total or 18% of the U.S. workforce) subject to a non-compete clauses, the final rule will cause disruptions to many employers but pave the way for increased innovation, new business growth and flexibility for workers. Under the FTC’s new rule, existing non-competes for the vast majority of workers will no longer be enforceable after the rule’s effective date. Existing non-competes for senior executives - who represent less than 0.75% of workers -…
Under the L-1 visa, there are two separate classifications, the L-1A and the L-1B visa. This page focuses on the L-1B visa, which is designed for foreign workers with specialized knowledge. Below, you will learn all about the visa, requirements, processing times, documents, and everything else you will need to succeed. What is an L-1B Visa? L-1B visa allows a multinational company to relocate a professional employee possessing specialized knowledge relevant to the organization's interests from an affiliated foreign office to one within the United States. This visa not only allows for the transfer of employees to existing U.S. offices…
On this page, you can learn all about the H-1B lottery results for this year. We'll discuss the chances of your selection in the H-1B lottery for the 2024-25 season. The regular H-1B Visa cap, enforced by USCIS, has a congressionally mandated limit of 65,000 for the regular pool, with an additional 20,000 for the advanced degree exemption (6,800 visas are also set aside for Chile and Singapore citizens). We will provide you with the most up-to-date information on your current H-1B lottery odds, and we will update the page as soon as the registration period ends to narrow down…
For individuals and employers navigating the complex landscape of immigration, staying abreast of updates from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is crucial. Recently, USCIS announced significant developments regarding the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 H-1B numerical allocations, commonly referred to as the H-1B cap. Here's what you need to know: Reaching the Cap USCIS announced on April 1, 2024, that the agency received a sufficient number of electronic registrations during the initial registration period to meet the FY 2025 H-1B numerical allocations. This includes the advanced degree exemption, also known as the master’s cap. Selection Statistics Out of the…
