Client Profile A Korean national employed as a software engineer at a mid-sized software company in New York State. After completing a U.S. undergraduate progra
H-1B Cap Selection & Specialty Occupation Approval — Meeting All Four Regulatory Prongs Read More »
This case study is based on actual matters handled by Song Law Firm. To protect client confidentiality, all identifying information — including names, nationality, affiliations, and specific dates — has
H-1B → I-140 → I-485 Green Card Path Completion Read More »
DHS will change the H-1B registration selection (lottery) process The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently finalized a new rule that will change the H-1B registration selection (lottery) process
FY 2027 H-1B: Introduction of a “Weighted Selection” Process Read More »
The H-1B program remains one of the most important pathways for U.S. employers to hire highly skilled foreign professionals in STEM, finance, research, healthcare, and other specialty occupations. Beginning in
USCIS announced it has “received enough petitions to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 regular cap and 20,000 master’s-cap numbers for FY 2026.”
FY 2026 H-1B Cap Reached—Second Lottery Effectively Off the Table Read More »
Today, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the initial registration period for the fiscal year (FY) 2026 H-1B cap will begin at noon Eastern on March 7, 2025,
FY 2026 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens on March 7 Announced by USCIS Read More »
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
FY 2025 H-1B Registration Schedule and Strengthen Policies Announced by USCIS Read More »
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
Announcement of H-1B Pre-Registration Schedule for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY) Read More »
USCIS’ current H-1B trend An Information Technology Business Analyst has been approved for H-1B status. USCIS’ current H-1B trend requires a sufficient showing that the proffered position is a specialty
Information Technology Business Analyst’s H-1B Visa Approved Read More »
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