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H Visa Overview

16 years ago By admin

The H visa category for temporary non-immigrant visas includes several categories:

Nonimmigrant Visas

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Changes to Direct Filing Addresses for Certain H-1B Form I-129 Petitions

6 years ago By Chief Editor

On Sept. 1, we will change the direct filing addresses for certain petitioners filing Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker. The changes apply to the following cap-exempt H-1B petitions:

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Recording of Free Community Conference Call (Every Other Thursday), 11 February 2016

9 years ago By Chief Editor

Nonimmigrant Visas

Immigration Law

Green Card

Substantial transcription for video

Discussion Topics, Thursday, 11 February 2016:
FAQ: Traveling on EAD, Advance Parole, H-4; Does changing jobs require restarting green card; Returning to H-1 after I-485 EAD; Birth certificates and affidavits of birth, non-availability certificate, secondary evidence; E-3 visa change of employers and filing green card; Options after 6 years of H-1 are completed; Extending B-2 visa and status for dependent parent; Effect of change in project on EB-1C (International Managers/Executives) green card.

Other: H-4 for autistic son over 21; H-1 amendment location has changed; Using B-1 B-2 visa after Advance Parole expire, I-485 is abandoned; H-1 reuse and quota; I-140 priority date transfer and returning to old employer; H-1 quota if no visa was stamped; I-485 RFE; Correcting errors on Form I-130; Starting green card with new employer, porting (transfer of) priority date; AC21 changing jobs while RFE is pending; Denial of Form I-751, conditional permanent residence (green card); Resetting the clock on H-1B and L-1B; H-4 EAD issues; Applying for change of status from H-3 to F-1.

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DOL Updates FAQ on Prevailing Wages for H-1B, H-1B1, and E-3 Programs

10 years ago By Editor

The Office of Foreign Labor Certification has posted new and updated Labor Condition Application (LCA/ ETA Form 9035/9035E) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for the H-1B, H-1B1 and E-3 programs.

For the new FAQs click here.

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What must you carry on your person for identification if you are in the United States in a legal status?

8 years ago By Rajiv S. Khanna

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H-3 Visa Trainees

16 years ago By admin

General Information

An H-3 classification applies to an alien who is coming temporarily to the United States:

(1) As a trainee, other than to receive graduate medical education or training, or training provided primarily at or by an academic or vocational institution, or
(2) As a participant in a special education exchange visitor program which provides for practical training and experience in the education of children with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities.

Nonimmigrant Visas

H-3 Visa

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H-3 Visa Services and Fees

16 years ago By Chief Editor

The fee schedule for H-3 classification (fees are payable by personal or corporate checks) is as follows:

1.	Legal fees(for our Office): $2,200

Nonimmigrant Visas

H-3 Visa

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USCIS Updates FY 2010 H-1B and H-2B Count (Updated 12/8/09)

16 years ago By admin

Fiscal Year 2010 H-1B Cap Count

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Curricular Practical Training CPT

4 years ago By Rajiv S. Khanna

Jump to Can CPT be a good way to gain experience in addition to or instead of H-1B?

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USCIS Clarifies Policy on Location of H-3 Training

1 year ago By Chief Editor

Release Date

05/08/2024

USCIS has issued policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual clarifying when H-3 nonimmigrants may participate in training provided on the property of an academic or vocational institution.

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USCIS Releases Fact Sheet for ELIS and the SEVIS Form I-20

13 years ago By Editor

Background

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will transition from a paper-based model to a secure, electronic environment. This new user-friendly system is called the USCIS Electronic Immigration System (USCIS ELIS).

Introduction

USCIS ELIS is an easy-to-use system designed to modernize the application process for immigration benefits. It will also provide more accurate, convenient, and secure customer service and allow USCIS to process cases with greater efficiency and consistency.

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DOS Issues Cable With Guidance On B-1 In Lieu Of H1-B And H3 Visas

13 years ago By Editor

The guidance for issuing B-1 visas in lieu of H is currently under review bur remains in effect until further notice. In order to avoid delays at the port of entry, consular officers are to annotate the B-1 visa with “B in lieu of H, 9 FAM 41.31 N11.”