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Dec

H-1B CAP Reached for FY 2024

December 15, 2023
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has received a sufficient number of petitions to fulfil the established quota of 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa U.S. advanced degree or master’s cap for the fiscal year 2024. Contrary to the expectations of certain industry and legal professionals, there will not...
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03
Oct

Foreign Students in the U.S. Applying for Work Authorization (EADs): Tips from the USCIS Ombudsman

October 3, 2023
On September 18, 2023, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Ombudsman’s Office published a handy tip sheet aimed at F-1 international students. The purpose – to assist them in sidestepping potential delays in the adjudication process for Form I-765, better known as Applications for Employment Authorization. This informative tip sheet is a valuable resource...
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03
Oct

Potential Government Shutdown’s Effects on Immigration Agencies

October 3, 2023
There is widespread concern about the impact on U.S. immigration if the U.S. Federal Government shuts down on October 1, 2023, if Congress fails to reach a consensus on the annual spending bill or a temporary funding resolution.  In similar situations in the past the White House published contingency plans of federal agencies detailing each...
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03
Oct

Biometric Service Fee Exemption for Form I-539

October 3, 2023
All applications to extend one’s status in the U.S. that require a Form I-539 are exempt from paying the biometric fee from October 1, 2023. The USCIS had previously suspended the biometrics requirement through September 30, 2023.  If the service fee is accidentally included with the I-539 application, it will be returned, however, if the...
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03
Oct

Indian Visa Services Suspended Due to Diplomatic Tensions Between India and Canada

October 3, 2023,
The Indian High Commission has suspended visa processing services in Canada, escalating a diplomatic dispute between the two countries. The suspension affects all Canadian citizens who need to apply for new Indian visas even if they are located outside Canada and could apply as third-country nationals in their host country. Canadian nationals who hold valid...
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03
Oct

Indians can now apply for their U.S. Visitor visas at the Consulate in Frankfurt

October 3, 2023
The wait time for visa appointments for Indian applicants seeking U.S. B-1/B-2 visas is less in Frankfurt than the lengthy wait times we see at the U.S. consular posts in India because the consulate in Frankfurt has set aside dedicated non-immigrant visa interview slots exclusively for Indian applicants. As of now, the waiting time for...
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28
Jul

Additional Selections: FY 2024 H-1B Cap Registrations

July 28, 2023
In March 2023, the USCIS conducted an initial random selection of registrations for the FY 2024 H-1B cap. Those chosen were eligible to file cap-subject petitions from April 1 to June 30, 2023. The USCIS has now determined that additional registrations are needed to reach the FY 2024 numerical allocations. As such, a second lottery...
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10
Mar

ABA India Conference 2023 “Law in the Age of Glocalisation: Covergence of India & the West”

March 10, 2023
Poorvi Chothani co-chaired the ABA India Conference “Law in the Age of Glocalisation: Covergence of India & the West” recently held in Delhi from March 3 – 5, 2023 at the Imperial Hotel. The three-day international conference was inaugurated by the Hon’ble Dr. Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, the Chief Justice of India, Supreme Court of India,...
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28
Jan

LawQuest | US Immigration Alert | USCIS Announces Registration Dates for the H-1B CAP Season FY 2024

January 28, 2023, ,
USCIS Announces Registration Dates for the H-1B CAP Season FY 2024 The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced on January 27, 2023 that the initial period for FY 2024 H-1B cap registration will open at 12 noon EST on March 1, 2023, and run through 12 noon EST on March 17, 2023. Employers seeking...
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24
Jan

LawQuest | US Immigration Alerts | Additional NI Visa Appointments for First Time Applicants, USCIS implementation of Prem Proc Final Stage & Adjudication of I-539 & I-765 applications together

January 24, 2023, ,
The US Embassy and Consulates in India Introduce More Visa Appointments There is finally some good news for visa applicants seeking a visa for the first time or those that do not qualify for Dropbox applications.   The United States Embassy in New Delhi and Consulates in Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad (collectively known as Mission...
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