USCIS announced on May 3, 2017, that it has completed data entry of all fiscal year 2018 H-1B cap-subject petitions selected in our computer-generated random process. USCIS will now begin returning all H-1B cap-subject petitions that were not selected. Due to the high volume of filings, USCIS is unable to provide a definite time frame[Read More]
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USCIS website’s Infopasss system to schedule a appointment is NOT working
USCIS customer should check back often to see if it comes back on. https://my.uscis.gov/appointment Infopass lets you schedule a free appointment to visit a local USCIS office and get answers on your case
U.S. District Court for District of Columbia Dismisses Legal Challenge to 2016 STEM OPT Rule
April, 19, 2019 The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia dismissed a legal challenge to the 2016 STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) rule, finding that although the plaintiffs had standing to challenge the rule, they failed to state a claim upon which relief could be granted as required by Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 12(b)(6).[Read More]
Startup Visa (Final Rule on International Entrepreneur)
This final rule for Startup Visa / parole is part of Executive Action President Obama had announced in November 2014. USCIS, an agency under Department of Homeland Security, had announced that it is proposing a rule to encourage entrepreneurs throughout the world to develop their innovative ideas and create jobs in the U.S. This rule would[Read More]