by Frank Alvarado | Feb 5, 2024 | Human Resources Services, Immigration Updates
By Nathan Grow On February 2, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published a final rule titled Improving the H-1B Registration Selection Process and Program Integrity. The final rule, which will become effective March 4, 2024 focuses on enhancing...
by Frank Alvarado | Jan 23, 2024 | Human Resources Services, Immigration Updates
By Kimberley Best Robidoux Q: When is the H-1B cap registration period? A: It is expected to be the first two weeks of March 2024 but as of January 24, 2024 the specific dates have not yet been announced by USCIS. Q: If I am maintaining F-1 status, can I travel while...
by Frank Alvarado | Jan 8, 2024 | Human Resources Services, Immigration Updates
Delving into the intricacies of the Final Action Chart (Chart A) and Dates for Filing Chart (Chart B), this legal article aims to provide clarity on the often-discussed topic in our “Chatting With Charlie” series. By Laura Bloniarz and Charles Oppenheim...
by Frank Alvarado | Dec 28, 2023 | Human Resources Services, Immigration Updates
** 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...
by Frank Alvarado | Dec 21, 2023 | Human Resources Services, Immigration Updates
The Department of State is launching a pilot program for domestic renewal of H-1B visas, offering a significant development for qualified applicants. The program, active from January 29 to April 1, 2024, allows eligible H-1B visa holders to renew their visas within...
by James Pinedo | Dec 12, 2023 | Human Resources Services
Former U.S. Department of State (DOS) Chief of Immigrant Visa Control Charlie Oppenheim is WR Immigration’s Director of Visa Consulting. Mr. Oppenheim leads two webinars each month in his “Chatting with Charlie” series regarding current visa issues and live reactions...