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USCIS Proposes Electronic H1B Application Process
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) have proposed a new electronic registering system for professionals of specialty occupations who petition for H1-B visas. The proposed rule became available for public viewing and comments on the Federal Register on March 03, 2011 and will be open for comments until May 02, 2011. The USCIS would [...]
Worldwide Visa Application Form DS-160 Implemented
Foreign nationals applying for nonimmigrant status to enter or re-enter the United States must complete a series of application forms. They must also appear at a consulate office in their country of origin and get a nonimmigrant visa stamp in their passport. To streamline this process, a worldwide Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application Form (DS-160) has [...]
H-1B Worksites in 28 Cities Being Visited
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has begun a widespread initiative to visit H-1B petitioner/employer worksites. Using funds collected from the $500 H-1B fraud fee, USCIS hired outside contractors to conduct these site visits. Reports indicate that USCIS will be making thousands of such visits in 28 cities over the coming weeks. You [...]