In this podcast, WR Immigration Director of Visa Consulting Charlie Oppenheim, Partner Charina Garcia and Senior Associate Laura Bloniarz update HR professionals with the latest information from the March 2023 Visa Bulletin.
WR Immigration Podcast: Chatting with Charlie – Understanding the March 2023 Visa Bulletin
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USCIS Increases H-1B Premium Processing Fee to $2,805, Alongside Fee Increases for Other Case Types
** Update and Clarification for H-4 and L-2: DHS Increases Premium Processing Fees ** Despite the information provided by USCIS in its December 27, 2023 press release, Form I-539 Applications for a change or extension of stay for H-4 and L-2 dependents are not eligible for Premium Processing. However, if such applications are submitted together with the principal H-1B or L-1 beneficiary’s I-129 Petition, USCIS will review the Form I-539 as soon as possible after reviewing the Form I-129 which, when a Form I-129 is filed via Premium Processing, means that the Form I-539 for dependents will likely be adjudicated (approval, denial, RFE, NOID or referred for an investigation) within the premium processing timeframe. Original Post from 12/27/2023 In a recent update, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced a final rule to adjust premium processing fees to account for inflation, with the changes set to take effect on February 26, 2024. The premium processing fees were initially established under the USCIS Stabilization Act, which granted the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) the authority to periodically adjust these fees. After maintaining these fees at the same level for three years, USCIS has decided to implement adjustments based on […]
HR and Business Immigration in Growth Mode
As the U.S. and other markets start to see signs of recovery from the pandemic, the HR function is in the spotlight like never before. There are industries in significant growth mode that are battling for talent on a global stage – and an immigration environment that is only just beginning to promote transparency. In this setting, visa processing and case management must help ensure stability for the employee and for the organization. Indeed, visas themselves are only part of the equation: with a future that is still uncertain, the legal and business strategies must be intertwined. In our work with HR, we see three factors that are boosting their business immigration programs: 1) Need for speed As conditions change, being able to quickly address employee needs is critical to help keep their confidence in the company and to support their work. We have always leaned on technology to create a clear picture of a company’s cross-border situation, and the leap in capabilities offered by emerging software applications is easing corporate pain. The right technology allows HR managers to get immediate answers and speak confidently about where employees are and how their status is being handled; individual employees to obtain the same information about their cases; and senior management to be informed […]
