H-1B Visas: FAQs
Get clear answers to common H-1B visa questions. Akula & Associates explains requirements, process & timelines. Expert guidance here.
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FY 2024 H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period Opens on March 1
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced that the initial registration period for the fiscal year 2024 H-1B cap will open at noon Eastern on March.
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Extension and Redesignation of Somalia for TPS
On 1/12/2023, DHS announced an extension and redesignation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 18 months (from March 18, 2023, through Sept.
Read article →A Complete Guide to the H-1B Registration Process
Our team at Akula & Associates has put together a complete guide to the H-1B Registration process. Read more about this here.
Read article →What Happens If You Get Laid Off on H-1B?
Our Dallas immigration attorneys explain what happens if you get laid off on an H-1B visa. Read more about this here.
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USCIS Updates Child Status Protection Act (CSPA) Age Calculation for Certain Adjustment of Status Applicants
For a child to obtain lawful permanent resident status in the United States based on their parent’s approved petition for a family-sponsored or.
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USCIS Redesigns Green Card and Employment Authorization Document
USCIS announced today new designs to improve security of Permanent Resident Cards (also known as Green Cards) and Employment Authorization Documents (EADs).
Read article →State Department Plans Pilot Program For Visa Renewals in the United States
The Department of State (“DOS”) plans to launch a pilot program later this year that will offer visa renewals of H-1B specialty occupation workers and other.
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Visa Bulletin for January 2024
USCIS confirmed using "Dates for Filing Chart" in the Department of State Visa Bulletin for January 2024 for both family-based and employment-based.
Read article →USCIS Is Increasing the Premium Processing Fee for All Eligible Forms
USCIS announces inflation adjustment to premium processing fees. The Service announced a final rule that will increase the filing fee for Form I-907, Request.
Read article →USCIS Fiscal FY 2024 H-1B Cap
USCIS has received a sufficient number of petitions needed to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa U.S.
Read article →Immigrant-Founded Fortune 500 Firms Generated $8.1 Trillion in the U.S.
Discover the significant impact of immigrant-founded Fortune 500 firms on job creation and the growth of the U.S. economy. Explore how these firms innovate,.
Read article →DOS Announces Pilot Program to Allow a Limited Number of H-1B Workers to Renew Their Visas in the U.S.
The Department of State (DOS) announced a pilot program that will allow a limited number of H-1B specialty occupation workers to renew their visas in the US.
Read article →Department of State Stateside Visa Renewal Pilot Program Begins January 29, 2024
On December 20, 2023, the Department of State (DOS) shared an unpublished version of a Federal Register notice announcing that the greatly anticipated.
Read article →USCIS Has Launched a New Online Form to Request an In-person Appointment at Their Local Field Office
USCIS has launched a new online form for individuals, attorneys, and accredited representatives to request an in-person appointment at their local field.
Read article →The Importance of Proper Documentation in an Adjustment of Status Application
Our Dallas immigration attorneys explain the importance of proper documentation in an adjustment of status application. Here is what you need to know.
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What Are H-2B Visas: What Employers Need to Know
Gain an insight into what employers need to know while using the H-2B Visa program.
Read article →USCIS Removes 60-Day Rule for Form I-693
USCIS recently issued a guidance on the permanent removal requirement that the civil surgeon’s signature on the Report of Immigration Medical Examination and.
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