In the fiscal year (FY) 2019, 116,031 new or initial H-1B petitions were submitted to the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Of those petitions, 27,707 were denied – meaning just under one-quarter of all H-1B applications were denied in 2019....
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Month: January 2020
David Hirson & Partners, LLP – Providing U.S. Immigration Education Around the World
Istanbul, Turkey & Tel Aviv, Israel David Hirson & Partners, LLP (DHP) and Visa Franchise co-hosted two immigration seminars in Istanbul, Turkey and Tel Aviv, Israel this month. Attendees were able to learn and ask questions about U.S. immigration options...
February 2020 Visa Bulletin Released
The U.S. Department of State has just released the February 2020 visa bulletin, and there have been a few updates to note since last month’s bulletin: Family-Based Table A: Final Action Dates for Family-Sponsored Cases Family- Sponsored All Chargeability Areas Except...
USCIS Ends E-1 and E-2 Visas for Iranians
The U.S. offers E visas (E-1 or E-2 visas) to qualifying individuals from countries that have treaties of commerce and navigation with the United States. Many countries maintain such treaties with the U.S. for many years. An E visa typically allows individuals from...
USCIS Updates and News – January 16, 2020
USCIS Policy Manual Update USCIS has recently issued new policy guidance regarding eligibility requirements, filing, and adjudication of requests to replace Permanent Resident Cards (PRC) using Form I-90, Application to Replace Permanent Resident Card. Highlights of...
Preparing for the Upcoming FY2021 H-1B Cap Season
As of April 1, 2020, the yearly slots available for the H-1B employment visa for specialty occupations will become available. These visas are exclusively for “specialty occupations,” and the available allotment is expected to be much lower than demand, as has been the...
Targeted Employment Area (TEA) Designations for EB-5 Projects [infographic]
On July 24, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security published the final rule for The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Modernization. The final rule for The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Modernization went into effect on November 21, 2019. However, this new rule...