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    USCIS will begin H-1B Electronic Registration in March 2023 for the 2023 lottery


    Washington, D.C. USCIS will open 2023 H-1B electronic registration from March 1st through 20th, 2023 for the lottery under fiscal year 2024 H-1B Cap. The H-1B random selection process, if needed, will then be run on those electronic registrations and it will notify the employer or the attorney on selected entries on the first draw by[Read More]...

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  • Options for nonimmigrant foreign workers following Termination of Employment


    Washtong, D.C. There have been recent spike in layoffs at various technology, financial services and other services industry. Some of those laid of workers include foreign workers in various nonimmigratn visa status in the U.S. These voluntary or involuntary termination of employment could have consequences for the immigration status. However, these workers may have several[Read More]...

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  • Continuation of TPS and related documentation for El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua, Sudan, Honduras and Nepal’s TPS beneficiaries


    Washington, D.C. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has scheduled a notice to be published in the Federal Register on November 16, 2022. With this notice, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is automatically extending the validity of certain Temporary Protected Status (TPS) related Employment Authorization Documents (EADs); Notices of Action (Forms I-797); and Arrival/Departure Records[Read More]...

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  • Biden-⁠Harris Administration Actions to Attract STEM Talent and Strengthen U.S. Economy and Competitiveness: FACT SHEET


    The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a number of policy changes seeking to attract global talent to strengthen U.S. economy and technological competitiveness, and this should benefit working people and communities all across the country. The administration’s fact-sheet states, “in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) – fields that are critical to the[Read More]...

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  • President Biden issued a proclamation resuming the global travel into the U.S. effective from November 8, 2021


    President Biden has issued a presidential proclamation (P.P.) resuming the global travel into the U.S. effective from November 8, 2021, at 12:01 am (ET). The proclamation moves away from country-by-country travel restrictions and adopts an air travel policy that relies primarily on vaccination (accepted COVID-19 vaccines), with limited exceptions. The memo states: This proclamation governs[Read More]...

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  • DHS Announces Continuation of International Entrepreneur Parole Program


    Washington, D.C. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced today that the Department of Homeland Security is withdrawing a 2018 notice of proposed rulemaking that proposed to remove the International Entrepreneur program from DHS regulations. The International Entrepreneur (IE) parole program, first introduced in 2017, will remain a viable program for foreign entrepreneurs to create[Read More]...

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    A win for the Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery Winners and a loss for H, L, J visa applicants abroad: A federal Court in DC orders Trump Administration to process DV visa applications


    U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia orders the State Department to process all 2020 DV visa applications in a preliminary injunction order. The court orders that the State Department (U.S. Embassies and Consulates) may not interpret or apply the President’s Proclamations in any way that forecloses or prohibits embassy personnel, consular officers, or[Read More]...

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USCIS will begin H-1B Electronic Registration in March 2023 for the 2023 lottery

Washington, D.C. USCIS will open 2023 H-1B electronic registration from March 1st through 20th, 2023 for the lottery under fiscal year 2024 H-1B Cap. The H-1B random selection process, if needed,...

Options for nonimmigrant foreign workers following Termination of Employment

Washtong, D.C. There have been recent spike in layoffs at various technology, financial services and other services industry. Some of those laid of workers include foreign workers in various nonimmigratn...

Continuation of TPS and related documentation for El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua, Sudan, Honduras and Nepal’s TPS beneficiaries

Washington, D.C. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has scheduled a notice to be published in the Federal Register on November 16, 2022. With this notice, Department of Homeland Security...

Варіанти віз, імміграції та проїзних документів до Сполучених Штатів Америки для громадян України

Uniting for Ukraine Програма уряду Сполучених Штатів Америки «Єднання заради України» English  Русский  21 квітня 2022 року Сполучені Штати оголосили про ключовий крок з виконання зобов’язань президента Байдена вітати в...

ACICS Loss of Recognition May Affect Certain Students Applying for English Language Study and 24-month STEM OPT Extension Programs, H-1B, and I-140 Applicants

Nov 1, 2022, Washington, D.C. On August 19, 2022, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) had announced that it no longer recognizes the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS) as...

USCIS will begin H-1B Electronic Registration in March 2022 for the 2022 lottery

Washington, D.C. USCIS will open 2022 H-1B electronic registration from March 1st through 18th, 2022 for the lottery under fiscal year 2023 H-1B Cap. The H-1B random selection process, if needed,...

Biden-⁠Harris Administration Actions to Attract STEM Talent and Strengthen U.S. Economy and Competitiveness: FACT SHEET

The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a number of policy changes seeking to attract global talent to strengthen U.S. economy and technological competitiveness, and this should benefit working people and communities...

National Interest Waivers (NIW) for Advanced Degree Professionals or Persons of Exceptional Ability

Washington, D.C. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is updating the USCIS Policy Manual guidance on adjudicating national interest waiver requests along with I-140 petition, including special considerations for persons...

USCIS Guidance on Expedited Processing of EAD card for Healthcare Workers

Dec 28, 2021, Washington, D.C. Effective immediately, if you are a healthcare worker who has a pending Employment Authorization Document (EAD) renewal application (Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization) and...

ICE announces extension on new employee guidance to I-9 compliance flexibility

Washington, D.C. U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) today announced an extension of the flexibilities in rules related to Form I-9 compliance that was granted...

About Us

Adhikari Law PLLC is a technology-driven state-of-art boutique law firm. Our philosophy is that we will go extra mile to ensure that our clients get the best delivery of the legal services comparable to the top law firms and renowned legal professionals.

Our vision is to ultimately improve the legal services industry and the methods of delivery of legal services so that the legal professionals excel in what we do best and also draw upon others from their areas of excellence. Today is the age of collaboration and the sharing of knowledge and the resources. So we believe each us should attempt to make the optimum use of limited human and material resources.

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Our Story

While legal profession is going through rapid changes as to how the legal works are conducted or how the services are delivered and we yet believe that our role as legal professionals will continue to grow as we rely more and more on the rule of law and the trust it provides from a predictable legal regime. Our firm was founded with the fundamental belief that the legal professionals will continue to deliver the service we are expected of and yet we should also continue to evolve and adapt as societal relationships change or the legal environment of doing business changes.

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WHAT WE DO

Our practice areas include:

  • All aspects of U.S. Immigration, Visa, Global Mobility, and Citizenship.
  • Employment-based Immigration (EB-1(A), EB-1(B), EB-1(C), EB-2, EB-2 NIW, EB-3, EB-4
  • EB-5 (direct-investment of $1.8 mil to create 10 full time jobs; or investment of $900,000 in High Unemployment or Rural Area)
  • Family-based Immigration (immediate or close relatives of U.S. citizen, or immediate relative of lawful permanent resident)
  • Special Immigration Programs
  • Visa for Employment (​E, H, L, O, P, Q, TN, I, and practical training and exchange (J-1, F-1 (OPT/STEM/CPT)
  • Business Visit (B-1) or Visit for Tourism, Pleasure or visiting (B-2)
  • Business formation and legal documents and corporate government for business.
  • ​Intellectual Property Rights (Copyrights and Trademarks)
  • International Arbitration and Enforcement of Foreign Arbitral Awards in the U.S.
  • International Child Adoption and Assisted Reproduction abroad
  • Administrative Agencies of the U.S. (CFPB (consumer protection), FCC, FDA (export/import matters), FTC (privacy and consumer protection), SEC (ADR Program)
  • ​Cross-border Business Transactions
  • IRC 501(c)(3) Compliance
  • International Human Rights and Human Rights Litigation
  • International Labor Law specially dealing Human Rights and Compliance with International Labor Standards and International Human Rights
  • International Service of Process and other aspects of Private International Law
  • International Trade

LEGAL ALERTS

DHS Announces Continuation of International Entrepreneur Parole Program

USCIS has announced that the Department of Homeland Security is withdrawing a 2018 notice of proposed rulemaking that proposed to remove the International Entrepreneur program from DHS regulations. The International Entrepreneur (IE) parole program, first introduced in 2017, will remain a viable program for foreign entrepreneurs to create and develop start-up entities with high growth potential in the United States. The program will help to strengthen and grow our nation’s economy through increased capital spending, innovation, and job creation. The rule has various criteria for  the program:

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USCIS Publishes Final Rule For Certain Employment-Based Immigrant and Nonimmigrant Visa Programs
November 18, 2016, USCIS has published final rule to modernize and improve several aspects of certain employment-based nonimmigrant and immigrant visa programs. USCIS has also amended regulations to better enable U.S. employers to hire and retain certain foreign workers who are beneficiaries of approved employment-based immigrant visa petitions and are waiting to become lawful permanent residents. This rule will go into effect on Jan. 17, 2017.

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Recent Posts

  • USCIS will begin H-1B Electronic Registration in March 2023 for the 2023 lottery January 27, 2023
  • Options for nonimmigrant foreign workers following Termination of Employment December 20, 2022
  • Continuation of TPS and related documentation for El Salvador, Haiti, Nicaragua, Sudan, Honduras and Nepal’s TPS beneficiaries November 11, 2022
  • Варіанти віз, імміграції та проїзних документів до Сполучених Штатів Америки для громадян України November 8, 2022
  • ACICS Loss of Recognition May Affect Certain Students Applying for English Language Study and 24-month STEM OPT Extension Programs, H-1B, and I-140 Applicants November 1, 2022
  • USCIS will begin H-1B Electronic Registration in March 2022 for the 2022 lottery January 21, 2022
  • Biden-⁠Harris Administration Actions to Attract STEM Talent and Strengthen U.S. Economy and Competitiveness: FACT SHEET January 21, 2022
  • National Interest Waivers (NIW) for Advanced Degree Professionals or Persons of Exceptional Ability January 21, 2022

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