What is the registration process for this years’ cap-subject petitions? In 2020, USCIS implemented an online registration system. This system remains in effect for this year’s (FY2024) H-1B CAP registrations. Employers/Authorized Representatives can submit online registrations via the “myUSCIS” portal. The account can be accessed at the following link: https://my.uscis.gov/. When can I create the…
Category Archives: Immigration Blog
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Can Two Companies File My H-1B In The Upcoming Lottery?
With the FY2024 electronic registration approaching employers and their potential candidates are getting ready to submit their entries into the H-1B lottery. However, with only 85,000 visas available and given that last year saw almost half a million registrations people are wondering how they can improve their chances of being selected. I often get asked…
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Can I Still Get A 10-Year Marriage Based Green Card If I’m Separated Or Divorced?
In a world of misinformation and uncertainty regarding Immigration I wanted to write an article regarding the process of removal of conditions where the marital relationship has ended or is heading down that path. Many individuals fear that they will not be able to obtain the 10-year green card if they are no longer living…
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USCIS Agrees To Concurrently Adjudicate H-4, H-4 EADs And L-2s When Filed With I-129
One of the biggest issues faced by spouses of H-1 and L-1 holders in the last few years was that USCIS stopped processing their applications even when filed with the principal application. This resulted in much uncertainty and due to delays in processing cases many spouses were forced to stop working. Prior to the Trump…
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H-1B Amendments FAQ
An H-1B is a non-immigrant visa that allows a foreign national to come to the U.S. and work on a temporary basis. Once approved for an H-1B the worker must work in accordance with the original terms and conditions as per the originally filed petition. If there is a material change to the original terms…
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H-1Bs: Benching And The 60 Day Grace Period
An H-1B is a non-immigrant visa that allows a foreign national to come to the U.S. and work on a temporary basis. It’s one of the most commonly used visas for companies looking to hire talent from abroad. An H-1B can only be filed for someone who can demonstrate that they will work in a…
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An Introduction To H-1Bs FAQ
Chris Prescott is Patel Law Group’s Senior Immigration Attorney and handles all Employment and Family-based Immigration matters including EB1, EB2 & EB3 filings, Labor Certification & PERM processing, I-140 & I-485 filings, EAD & Advance Parole, H1B petitions, amendments, transfers and extensions, L1A & L1B, K1 & K3 visas, I-130 & I-485 filings, removal of…
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How Long Do I Have To Wait To Become A US Citizen?
There are many questions that go into the process of becoming a United States citizen. How long do I have to wait? What is the process like? What are the benefits of citizenship? In this video, we will answer some of the most common questions about US citizenship and provide an overview of the…
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Supplement Your Workforce With H-2B Workers
Struggling to find workers to fill non-professional positions? Have you considered filing H-2B applications to recruit talent from abroad? In this video, PLG Partner Chris Prescott discusses the details of the H-2B program and how it can help your business. If you are interested in hiring foreign workers, please watch the video below and contact…
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USCIS Further Expands Premium Processing Service in 2023
In 2022, USCIS began the process of expanding Premium Processing for EB-1C and EB-2 Petitions. For more information on this, please see our previous article: https://www.patellegal.com/uscis-expands-premium-processing-for-certain-eb-1c-and-eb-2-niw-applications/ Now in 2023, USCIS is completing its Premium Processing expansion for the EB-1C and EB-2 classifications. Starting January 30, 2023, a Premium Processing request (Form I-907) can be filed with…