H-1B Modernization Rule Brings Key Changes for Applicants This Year
For the 2026 H-1B lottery, updates include enhanced fraud detection measures, stricter enforcement of multiple registrations by related…
Canada Extends CUAET Program Deadline, Giving Ukrainians More Time to Stay
Canada has extended the temporary visa application deadline for Ukrainians under the CUAET program to March 31, 2026,…
USCIS Releases Guidance on Cancelling Public Charge Bond with Form I-356
Form I-356 is used to request cancellation of a public charge bond. Eligible applicants include the alien, obligor,…
Donald Trump May Support Legal Action if Prince Harry Lied on U.S. Visa
Donald Trump reportedly supports legal action against Prince Harry if he lied about drug use on his U.S.…
H-1B LCA and Public Access File Requirements for Employers
The LCA is a critical H-1B compliance step requiring accurate wage levels, worker notification, and the maintenance of…
Updated H-1B Rules Tighten Requirements for Public Access File Compliance
H-1B employers must create and maintain a Public Access File (PAF) for each worker, including required records like…
Evidence Required to Prove Actual Wage in H-1B Visa Applications
To support "actual wage" determination in H-1B petitions, employers must document wage details using an Actual Wage Memorandum,…
New Passport Rules in FY2025 H-1B Registration Aim to Curb Fraud
The FY2025 H-1B registration mandates valid passport or travel document details for beneficiaries to prevent fraud. Employers must…
USCIS Updates Rules for Cap-Exempt H-1B: What Applicants Need to Know
The USCIS final rule effective January 17, 2025, updates cap-exempt H-1B documentation. Updates include broader definitions of nonprofit…
H-1B Rules Shift Focus to End Client Demands for Third-Party Placements
New H-1B regulations (effective January 17, 2025) require detailed documentation for third-party placements, focusing on end client requirements.…
Deference Policy Rule Eases H-1B Renewals but Adds New Documentation Steps
The codification of the deference policy for H-1B renewals, effective January 17, 2025, streamlines documentation for unchanged petitions…
H-1B Modernization Rule: What Employers Need to Know for Compliance
To comply with the 2025 H-1B modernization rule on "specialty occupation," employers must revise job descriptions to specify…
Key USCIS Immigration Forms Explained: What Each Form Is for
Essential 2026 guide to USCIS forms, fees, and filing strategies for family, work, green cards, and U.S. citizenship…
New Tool Lets FLAG Users Bulk Reassign or Remove Cases Easily
The FLAG system allows bulk reassignment or deletion of cases. Bulk Reassign lets master users reassign cases between…