FY 2026 H-1B CAP REGISTRATION PERIOD If you’re looking to file for an H-1B visa under the fiscal year 2026 cap, mark your calendars: the initial registration period will open on March 7, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time and close on March 24, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Here’s what you should know […]
BHATTA LAW & ASSOCIATES PLLC Business and Employment-Based Visa Updates – October 2024 At Bhatta Law and Associates PLLC, we understand that navigating the U.S. immigration system can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’re here to help you understand the latest updates on some of the most common employment-based visas. Below are some important changes that […]
On June 18, 2024, President Biden announced a series of immigration actions using the authority granted to him by our existing immigration laws. These actions will help certain undocumented individuals in the United States, including: Spouses and children of U.S. citizens who have been living in the United States for at least 10 years. You […]
The initial registration period for FY 2025 H-1B Cap Season opens on March 6, 2024 at noon EST to March 22, 2024, noon EST. USCIS is expected to announce lottery selections shortly after registration closes. Registration can be done either by the prospective petitioner or legal representative on behalf of the prospective petitioner using their […]
The goal of the update is to clarify any confusion among immigrants and their families regarding the public charge rule. As a preliminary manner, the 2019 Public Charge Final Rule, enacted by the Trump Administration, is no longer in effect. Under this Rule, immigrants who had received public benefits (such as supplemental income, temporary finance […]
USCIS has reached the cap for the additional supplemental H-2B visas for 2022 Fiscal Year (FY). USCIS recently announced that it has received enough petitions to reach the cap for the additional 23,500 visas made available for returning workers only. Under the H-2B program, a U.S. business may bring foreign nationals to the United States […]