by Finnan, Fleischut & Associates | Jan 19, 2022
As part of the application process for a visa to the United States, typically you have to complete an in-person interview at a U.S. consulate to show that you are eligible for the visa. However, some applicants may be able to get the interview waived. Using this...
by Finnan, Fleischut & Associates | Jan 18, 2022
For many, the process of obtaining lawful permanent resident (“green card”) status can be a complex and challenging effort. Having a green card can provide certainty and peace of mind that you can live and work permanently in the United States. However, your permanent...
by Finnan, Fleischut & Associates | Apr 12, 2021
We have learned today that USCIS has announced that F-1 students seeking optional practical training (OPT) can now file Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization, online if they are filing under one of these categories: (c)(3)(A) – Pre-Completion OPT;...
by Finnan, Fleischut & Associates | Feb 24, 2021
You have now filed your Adjustment of Status (AOS) application, what happens next? Here, we provide you the general timelines with regards to the AOS process. It is important to remember that these are general timelines. If you have travel plans while your AOS is...
by Finnan, Fleischut & Associates | Jan 25, 2021
Effective beginning January 26th, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expanding the requirement for a negative COVID-19 test to all air passengers entering the United States. Before departure to the United States, a required test, combined with the...
by Finnan, Fleischut & Associates | Jan 13, 2021
What is the new rule? The DHS has finalized a new regulation which will alter the randomly generated H-1B lottery to a system that is based on the DOL’s wage level system. Instead of a random lottery as previously done, H-1B selections will be made according to...
by Finnan, Fleischut & Associates | Dec 9, 2019
On December 6, 2019, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) advised that it intends to implement previously-announced new procedures for “pre-registering” H-1B cap filings for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2021 H-1B cap. DHS had previously published a Final Rule that...
by Finnan, Fleischut & Associates | Jul 17, 2019
Earlier this year, in March 2019, USCIS published a revised Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, and a new Form I-539A, Supplemental Information for Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, both with an edition date of 2/4/19. The...
by Finnan, Fleischut & Associates | Mar 20, 2019
USCIS has announced that premium processing will be available for the FY 2020 H-1B cap season. Premium processing will be available in stages and priority will be given to H-1B cap petitions that are requesting a change of status, so that USCIS can best manage the...
