During the O-1 visa application process, some applicants may receive an RFE (Request for Evidence) instead of a straightforward approval. This occurs when USCIS determines that the submitted materials are […]
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On January 30, 2024, USCIS announced a final rule to strengthen the integrity of and reduce the potential for fraud in the H-1B registration process, including by reducing the potential for gaming the registration
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Typical employment-based nonimmigrant visas include H-1B and L-1. Of these, the L-1 visa is a visa status specifically designed to allow foreign companies with branches, subsidiaries, or affiliates in the
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A non-immigrant visa is an official document that serves as an entry and stay permit, allowing individuals to temporarily enter the United States for a specific purpose without the intention
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H-1B for specialty occupations and O-1 visas for extraordinary ability Foreign nationals, who are neither U.S. citizens or permanent residents, must hold a legal visa status to work in the
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Hello, this is Song Law Firm Immigration Team. On January 27 , the USCIS issued guidance on H-1B pre-registration for the fiscal year 2024 (FY). According to this announcement, H-1B
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You can start your own company? The OPT program is basically an extension of F-1 student visa status, and if you are unemployed for more than 90 days during the
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What is OPT, when can I apply, and what types of work qualify as employment? Most international students apply for the OPT program to work in the U.S.
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H-1B alternatives that are a must-read for those who were eliminated in the lottery On March 29, USCIS announced that it had completed their computerized lottery for 2022’s H-1B pre-registered
