https://www.h1btransfersusa.com/blog/us-may-start-issuing-work-permits-to-those-waiting-for-green-card-for-over-5-years/ The possibility of issuing employment authorization cards during the initial stages of the Green Card application has been discussed by a presidential advisory commission. #employmentauthorizationcards #employmentbasedvisapetitions #greencardapplication #h1bvisas #h1bvisaholders #immigrantvisa #workpermits #visabacklog #visastamping

https://www.h1btransfersusa.com/blog/april-2023-visa-bulletin-eb-2-retrogresses-for-all-countries-except-china/ The DOS released the April 2023 Visa Bulletin. All cutoff dates listed refer to those in the final action chart (i.e., Chart A) unless otherwise specified. #April2023visabulletin #visabulletinforapril2023 #EB5immigrantvisa #employmentbasedcategories #FB2Acategory #immigrantvisa #lawfulpermanentresidents #April2023VB

https://www.h1btransfersusa.com/blog/h1b-status-extension-does-not-extend-status-of-h-4-dependents-in-the-u-s/ The Murthy Law Firm routinely receives calls from dependent spouses, such as those admitted in H-4 Dependents or L-2 status, who have remained in the US #extensionapproval #h4dependents #h4visa #h1bworkers #h4category #h1bamendments #h1bstatusextension #nonimmigrantsvisafoil #l2status

https://www.h1btransfersusa.com/blog/uscis-extends-the-h-1b-registration-deadline-till-20thmarch-2023/ The USCIS has extended the deadline to submit registrations for the FY24 H1B lottery through 5:00 pm on March 20, 2023. It was implemented due to technical difficulties that arose with the H1B registration system. #fy24h1blottery #h1bregistrationdeadline #h1bvisa #h1bpetiion #h1bcapsubjectpetition #techlayoffs #USimmigrationagency

https://www.h1btransfersusa.com/blog/united-states-to-extend-h-1b-registration-deadline/ As applicants around the world face difficulties completing the application process, the United States may extend its H-1B registration deadline. #USextendsh1bregistrationdeadline #2024h1bcap #h1bvisa #h1bcapsubjectpetition #techlayoffs #highskilledtechworkers #USimmigrationagency

https://www.h1btransfersusa.com/blog/present-the-latest-h1b-approval-notice-to-cbp/ The foreign national applicant generally does not have to present a copy of the I-797 H1B approval notice to the CBP officer at the border or port of entry. #h1bvisa #h1bamendments #h1bapprovalnotice #h1bextension #h1bvisastamp #h1bstatus #h1bworkers #h4visa #passportvisastamp #h1btransfer

https://www.h1btransfersusa.com/blog/bill-introduced-in-the-us-house-to-streamline-immigration-and-eliminate-visa-backlogs/ A bipartisan bill was presented in the US to properly use the employment-based visas allocated annually under existing federal immigration law. #bipartisanbill #employmentbasedslots #employmentbasedvisas #usimmigrationsystem #immigrationlaw #streamlineimmigration #workvisas #visabacklogs

https://www.h1btransfersusa.com/blog/several-us-companies-hire-laid-off-h-1b-workers-finds-survey/ The current job market in the US has been grim. Several United States companies hire laid-off H-1B workers, finds a survey. #laidoffh1bworkers #h1bvisaholders #laidoffforeignworkers #visarelatedissues #h1bcapallotment #h1bregistrations #h1bspecialtyoccupations #usimmigrationrestrictions

https://www.h1btransfersusa.com/blog/us-extends-premium-processing-of-work-authorization-for-some-students-on-f-1-visas/ For some international students on F-1 visas, the premium processing of work authorization has been expanded in the US. #F1visas #f1studentvisa #premiumprocessservice #premiumprocessingexpansion #premiumprocessingforgreencard #immigrationsystem #STEMOPTextension

https://www.h1btransfersusa.com/blog/guidance-for-f-1-students-authorized-to-work-based-on-severe-economic-hardship/ USCIS has released updated policy guidance related to employment authorization for F-1 nonimmigrant students who qualify for SSR based on severe economic hardship. #f1students #f1nonimmigrantstudents #employmentauthorization #economichardship #f1studentvisa #specialstudentrelief #USCISguidance

https://www.h1btransfersusa.com/blog/the-united-states-is-going-all-hands-on-deck-to-reduce-visa-wait-times/

Moving workers from other departments around the world to India’s visa offices is one more step the US is taking to reduce visa wait times for Indians.

#USvisas #h1bvisa #studentvisa #touristvisa #businessvisa #reducingwaittimes #visaapplicationbacklogs #visadelays #visawaittimes

https://www.h1btransfersusa.com/blog/us-trying-hard-to-cut-visa-delays-in-india/ According to the US State Department, granting visas to Indians has been accelerated in novel ways to reduce visa delays for thousands of Indian applicants. #h1bvisa #reducingwaittimes #studentvisas #visadelays #visaoperations #visaservices #visitorvisa #grantingvisas #L1visas

https://www.h1btransfersusa.com/blog/will-the-layoff-spree-continue-in-2023/ Nearly 16,000 employees have been laid off by 44 startups. It’s not just startups that are laying off people, but also IT services companies. #H1Blayoff #techlayoffs #metalayoffs #layoffspree #layoffforh1bemployees #faqsonh1blayoff

https://www.h1btransfersusa.com/blog/h-1b-stamping-interview-waivers-and-everything-else-the-us-is-doing-to-cut-your-visa-wait/ India is the United States' number one priority, US visa officials reiterated this week, as visa wait times slowly begin to ease. #h1bstamping #h1bvisa #inpersonvisainterview #interviewwaiverprocess #L1visa #studentvisa #USvisa #visaservices #visawaittimes #visaprocessing

https://www.h1btransfersusa.com/blog/u-s-state-department-to-launch-visa-renewal-pilot-program/ The US has declared plans to launch a pilot program that will provide visa renewal options for H-1B specialty occupation workers and other temporary visa holders in the US. #greencardpetitions #h1bvisa #L1visa #h1bvisaholders #h1bspecialtyocuupationsworkers #USvisasystem #validvisastamp #visarenewalpilotprogram #visaservices #visaappointments

https://www.h1btransfersusa.com/blog/how-can-i-protect-my-h-1b-and-green-card-if-i-am-laid-off/ If you’re an immigrant working in the US on an H-1B visa, now is a great time to think about your “Plan B”! The good news is that you can protect yourself in case of a laid-off by bridging your status with a concurrent H-1B. #annualh1bvisalottery #greencardprocess #h1bpetition #h1bstatus #h1bvisa #h1btechielaidoff #immigrantengineers #immigranttechworkers #immigrationpaperwork #immigrationsystem #visagraceperiod

https://www.h1btransfersusa.com/blog/job-loss-a-nightmare-for-h-1b-techies-can-be-addressed-by-extending-the-visa-grace-period/ President Biden could pass an executive order extending the amount of time (H-1B) people (who have lost jobs) from 60 days to six months. #h1bvisa #h1btechies #h1bvisaholders #greencard #laidoffh1btechies #nonimmigrantvisa #visagraceperiod #foreigntechworkers