FAQs: H-1B visa transfer before arrival into the USA|| Employee paying for green card and H-1B premium costs || Using an old H-1B visa stamp of a different employer
| Processing Queue | Priority Date |
|---|---|
| Analyst Review | December 2022 |
| Audit Review | August 2022 |
| Reconsideration Request to the CO | February 2023 |
FAQ: Converting from B visa to any other status such as H-1B, etc.
Release Date
01/05/2024
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services today issued policy guidance (PDF, 322.3 KB) on how USCIS analyzes an employer’s ability to pay the proffered wage for immigrant petitions in certain first, second, and third preference employment-based immigrant visa classifications, including instances when the sponsored worker is changing employers.
| Processing Queue | Priority Date |
|---|---|
| Analyst Review | January 2023 |
| Audit Review | December 2022 |
| Reconsideration Request to the CO | March 2023 |
Release Date
12/19/2022
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is providing information for nonimmigrant workers whose employment has terminated, either voluntarily or involuntarily. These workers may have several options for remaining in the United States in a period of authorized stay based on existing rules and regulations.
| Processing Queue | Priority Date |
|---|---|
| Analyst Review | March 2022 |
| Audit Review | January 2022 |
| Reconsideration Request to the CO | May 2022 |
The Department has posted new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) addressing employer point of contact requirements. To view PERM Round 12 FAQs, please check attachment.
According to DOL updates as of 9/30/2010, they are working on PERM application filed in the following months.
PERM Processing Times as of 11/30/2010.