State Department Updates J-1 Exchange Visitor Skills List
December 10, 2024The State Department eliminated the two-year home residency requirement for J-1 visa holders from 34 countries.
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H-1B Cap Reached for FY 2025
December 3, 2024This statutory cap includes 65,000 regular cap visas and 20,000 visas under the U.S. advanced degree exemption, also known as the master’s cap.
Biden Administration Announces Additional 64,000 H-2B Visas for FY 2025
November 18, 2024These visas are in addition to the annual 66,000 visas mandated by Congress.
Visa Bulletin Archive for December 2024
November 10, 2024The U.S. Department of State released its latest Visa Bulletin. That’s a big deal if you’re waiting for your priority date to be current so that your green card application can move forward.
Election Impact Report: Immigration Policies and Business Implications
November 4, 2024As the 2024 Presidential Election looms, we delve into the contrasting immigration strategies proposed by the leading candidates, examining their potential effects on economic competitiveness, talent acquisition, and operational costs across various industries. By offering data-driven insights, the report aims… View Article
U.S. Employers Keep Hiring Despite Headwinds: What October’s Job Surge Means for Global Talent
October 30, 2024October’s unexpected job surge of 233,000 new positions adds urgency to 2025 immigration planning as processing times rise and global competition intensifies.
Visa Bulletin Archive for November 2024
October 14, 2024The U.S. Department of State released its latest Visa Bulletin. That’s a big deal if you’re waiting for your priority date to be current so that your green card application can move forward.
EB-5 Integrity Fee Due on Oct. 1
September 25, 2024The EB-5 Integrity Fund fee for fiscal year 2025 is due on October 1, 2024. This fee is required for designated regional centers.
Visa Bulletin Archive for October 2024
September 11, 2024The U.S. Department of State released its latest Visa Bulletin. That’s a big deal if you’re waiting for your priority date to be current so that your green card application can move forward.
EB-2 Visa Annual Limit Reached for 2024, Says State Department
September 10, 2024U.S. embassies and consulates will not issue any more EB-2 visas until the new fiscal year begins on October 1.