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Can You Apply for a Green Card Next Month? Check the November Visa Bulletin!
Have you been “waiting in line” for a green card to become available in your preference category?
You can check the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin for November 2020 to see if your priority date will be current next month.
Trump's Sweeping H-1b Visa Regulatory Changes
The Trump Administration’s sweeping regulatory changes to the H-1B visa were published last week. Prevailing wage has increased across all occupations and locations; this increase took effect on October 8th. Barring a court injunction, the other changes will take effect on December 7th.
Can You Apply for a Green Card Next Month? Check the October Visa Bulletin!
Have you been “waiting in line” for a green card to become available in your preference category?
You can check the U.S. Department of State Visa Bulletin for October 2020 to see if your priority date will be current next month.
USCIS Immigration Fees will Increase on October 2nd
Beginning on October 2, 2020, USCIS will implement across-the-board fee increases. If you qualify for an immigration benefit, now may be the time to apply.
Getting Around the Suspension of H-1b and L-1 Visas: National Interest Exceptions
Many foreign nationals know that on June 22nd, Presidential Proclamation 10052 was issued. The Proclamation suspends entry into the United States of applicants for certain visas, including (among others) H-1B, H-2B, L-1, and L-2 visas. It does not apply to applicants who were in the US on its effective date (June 24th) and who already had a valid visa in one of the classifications mentioned above. It is nonetheless a sweeping ban applicable to hundreds of thousands of nonimmigrants, which has resulted in multiple lawsuits being filed against the federal government to enjoin it.
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