by Frank Alvarado | Oct 11, 2023 | Immigration Updates, Nonimmigrant Visas
By Avi Friedman and Evan Gordon The U.S. Department of State has confirmed they will soon allow certain visa holders to apply to renew their non-immigrant visas from within the United States, removing the need to travel to a U.S. Embassy or Consulate abroad. This...
by James Pinedo | May 5, 2022 | Human Resources Services, Humanitarian Resources, Nonimmigrant Visas
Want to learn more about the H-2 Visa program? Register for our upcoming H-2 webinar, and keep reading below! What is a migrant worker? There is much confusion over the role that migrant workers play in the United States, and unsurprisingly several conflicting...
by James Pinedo | Feb 24, 2022 | Consular Services & Travel, Humanitarian Resources, Nonimmigrant Visas
In light of the current situation in Ukraine, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas announced a national interest exception (NIE) to permit the entry until March 1, 2022, of noncitizen nonimmigrants who (1) are traveling with a U.S. citizen or lawful...
by James Pinedo | Jan 15, 2022 | Nonimmigrant Visas
USCIS to Use Date for Filing for Adjustment Cases The Department of State has issued its February 2022 Visa Bulletin, which includes some modest advancement in final action dates in the EB-2 preference category, particularly for India. Final action dates for China...
by James Pinedo | Nov 16, 2021 | Nonimmigrant Visas
Following the settlement agreement in Shergill, et al. v. Mayorkas, USCIS issued policy alert (“Policy”), clarifying details of Employment Authorization for Certain H-4, E, and L Nonimmigrant Dependent Spouses. It addresses recent massive delays in adjudication of...
by James Pinedo | Oct 1, 2021 | Human Resources Services, Nonimmigrant Visas
Employers can start onboarding new FY2022 H-1B employees effective October 1st. Here are some WR Immigration’s tips for onboarding new H-1B employees. Start by completing Form I-9, the Employment Eligibility Verification form. Section 1 must be completed on day one...