Washington, D.C. Generally given names could be one word or can containe first name and word(s) which is not the first name are considered middle name. Similarly, last name, family name or surname could have multiple words. USCIS always requires a last name whereas the U.S. Department of States always requires the first name, therefore,[Read More]
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H-1B visa and Immigration Process for Nurses in U.S.
These steps ( are a general overview for how a foreign educated nurse can work in the U.S., but some aspects of your journey may differ from this basic outline (Learn more about all the steps involved). Step 1. Meet the Basic Requirements As a foreign-educated nurse seeking to work in the United States, make[Read More]
USCIS will accept H-1B petitions on April 1, 2024 for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2025
Adhikari Law PLLC, Washington, D.C. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) received enough electronic registrations for unique beneficiaries during the initial registration period to reach the fiscal year (FY) 2025 H-1B numerical allocations (H-1B cap), including the advanced degree exemption (master’s cap). USCIS has randomly selected enough properly submitted registrations for unique beneficiaries projected as[Read More]
USCIS will begin H-1B Electronic Registration in March 2024 for the 2024 lottery
Washington, D.C. USCIS will open 2024 H-1B electronic registration from March 6th through March 22nd, 2024 for the lottery under fiscal year 2025 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[Read More]
President Biden’s Far-Reaching Artificial Intelligence Executive Order Includes Some Needed Immigration Initiatives
Washington, D.C. U.S. President Joe Biden signed an extensive executive order on the Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy Development and Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on October 30, the first action taken on AI by the U.S. federal government. The executive order includes eight main parts and establishes “new safety assessments, equity and civil rights guidance,[Read More]
Certain Renewal Applicants for Employment Authorization to revert back to Automatic 180 Day Extension
Certain renewal applicants who have filed Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, qualify for an automatic extension of their expiring employment authorization and/or employment authorization documents (EADs) while their renewal application is pending. Starting today, those who are eligible will receive 180-day extensions in accordance with existing regulations, including those who have applied for or[Read More]
USCIS Extends Parole by Two Years for Certain Afghan Nationals Under Age 14
USCIS announced today that we will consider two-year extensions of the initial parole period on a case-by-case basis for certain Afghan nationals who: Were paroled into the United States between July 30, 2021, and Sept. 30, 2022, with an OAR or PAR class of admission; Were under 14 years old as of Sept. 26, 2023;[Read More]
USCIS Launches New Online Change of Address Tool
Washington, D.C. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has launched a new Enterprise Change of Address (E-COA) self-service tool to allow customers with pending applications, petitions, or requests to update their address with USCIS more easily. E-COA hope to improve the speed and efficiency of the process for USCIS customers to update their address with[Read More]
DHS Factsheet on Impact of a Government Shutdown on the DHS Workforce
Washington, D.C. U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a factsheet outlining the impact of a government shutdown on the DHS Work Force. The fact sheet reads, it is vitally important to fund and run the government to do their imporant works for the country, for the national security and for the American people.[Read More]
Designation of Israel into the Visa Waiver Program and the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) system
Washington, D.C. Today, Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas, in consultation with Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken, announced the designation of Israel into the Visa Waiver Program (VWP). By November 30, 2023, the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) will be updated to allow citizens and nationals of Israel to apply to travel[Read More]