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On February 25, 2025, USCIS announced information for the initial registration period for the FY2026 H-1B cap. The fiscal year will run from October 1, 2025, to September 30, 2026. Individuals selected in this year’s H-1B lottery who then submit an H-1B petition that is approved, may begin working in H-1B Status on October 1, […]
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U.S. employers are required to keep certain documentation and files. Some documents, like Federal Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, are required for ALL U.S. employees. Other documents are required only for employees going through certain immigration processes. Here are some tips for employers to ensure they are ready if the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) […]
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On December 18, 2024, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published its final H-1B Modernization Rule, which goes into effect today, January 17, 2025. With the publication of the final rule, DHS hopes to “modernize and improve the efficiency of the H–1B program, add benefits and flexibilities and improve integrity measures.” Here are some […]
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Under the H-1B Modernization and Nonimmigrant Program Improvement Rule published on December 18, 2024, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) codified its current deference policy for nonimmigrant petitions. Under U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) policy, when a nonimmigrant petition involves the same parties and the same underlying facts, USCIS adjudicators should generally defer to […]
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