USCIS Announces 2nd H-1B Lottery Selection
USCIS recently determined that an additional lottery is needed to reach the 2023 H-1B cap.
E&M Mayock Joins Jewell Stewart & Pratt
Employers have until Aug. 30, 2023, to perform physical examination of identity and employment eligibility documents for those individuals hired on or after March 20, 2020, and who have only received a virtual or remote examination under the flexibilities.
Visa Interview Wait Times Confound Tourist and Business Travelers
Wait times for visa interviews at U.S. Embassies have grown significantly. Interviews for both immigrant and nonimmigrant applicants have developed extraordinarily delays.
Jumping Through Hoops for Health: How to Hire a Foreign Nurse
The U.S. nursing shortage is growing, with no end in sight. Healthcare entities are increasingly looking overseas in their recruiting efforts. What does it take to obtain U.S. work authorization for a foreign nurse?
Strategy Tip: Consular Process H-1B to Save FICA Taxes for F-1 Students
How H-1B lotto winners and their employers can save $18,000 or more by keeping STEM OPT until the last minute. Many employers of F-1 Foreign Students are unaware that they need NOT withhold FICA taxes OR make an employer contribution.
USCIS Expands Premium Processing
On March 30, 2022, the Biden administration will publish a final rule implementing the long overdue expansion of Premium Processing for employment-based immigration applications.
USCIS Begins Notifying 2022 H-1B Pre-Registration Winners
USCIS has begun notifying successful H-1B Cap Lottery "winners" and their attorneys via their USCIS online accounts. If your registration was selected and you are looking for an attorney to file your H-1B petition, please contact E&M Mayock at info@emvisa.com or call 415-765-5111.
USCIS Rolls Out 2022 H-1B Pre-Registration Program
USCIS is now rolling out its H-1B Pre-Registration program for the 2022 lottery. USCIS will open registration during a 18-day period from Tuesday, March 1st until Friday, March 18.
Biden Rolls Out the Red Carpet for STEM Grads and Entrepreneurs
On January 21, 2022, the Biden administration announced updated policies designed to enhance immigration opportunities for foreign nationals in STEM fields - Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
Settlement Provides Best Practice for Immigration Queries During Hiring Process
A recent settlement between Microsoft Corporation and the US Department of Justice Civil Rights Division provides guidance to companies for avoiding discrimination liability when screening candidates for immigration work authorization as part of their hiring process.