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USCIS Accepting H-1B Visa Applications Without Certified LCA’s
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it will accept H-1B petitions filed without Labor Condition Applications (LCA’s) that have been certified by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) for a period of 120 days (4 months).
The temporary change in policy is due to the USCIS having received requests from the public to accept H-1B petition filings that include LCA’s [...]
Update on Fiscal Year 2010 H-1B Petition Filings
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced yesterday an update on the number of filings for H-1B petitions for the fiscal year 2010 program.
USCIS has received approximately 45,000 H-1B petitions counting toward the Congressionally mandated 65,000 cap.
We reported back on April 28, 2009 that there were 20,000 visas available. Surprisingly, the number of applications received by the USCIS [...]
H-1B Visa Cap Still Not Reached: 20,000 Visas Available
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has updated the number of filings for H-1B petitions for the fiscal year 2010 program.
The total applications filed as of April 26, 2009 is 45,000, which is 20,000 short of the H-1B Cap.
The USCIS has received 20,000 petitions for applicants with advanced degrees, known as the H-1B Masters Cap. USCIS will, however, continue to accept [...]
U.S. Department of Labor iCERT Program Goes Into Effect Today
The Office of Foreign Labor Certification (OFLC), a component of the U.S. Department of Labor, announced earlier this month the implementation of a new “one-stop visa portal system” called the iCERT System, to improve employer access to employment-based visa and green card services.
Beginning April 15, 2009, employers or their authorized representatives will be able to register with the [...]
Five Do’s and Don’ts When Submitting H-1B Visa Petitions
Before an employer files a petition for an H-1B visa for a prospective employee it is important that certain rules are followed to minimize the chances of rejection by the USCIS.
Below is a list of five do’s and don’ts that a petitioning employer should take into consideration when submitting an H-1B visa petition.
Do’s
Ensure that all questions on the application Form I-129 are answered;
Ensure [...]
