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U.S. Department of State Expands Interview Waivers for Employment-Based and Academic Nonimmigrant Visas

U.S. Department of State Expands Interview Waivers for Employment-Based and Academic Nonimmigrant Visas

by BMK LLP | Dec 28, 2021 | Employment Based Immigration, Visa Options

On December 23, 2021, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) announced that it will extend its policy permitting consular officers to waive in-person interviews for individuals renewing a visa in the same visa class within 48 months of the prior visa’s expiration. ...
National Interest Exemption (NIE) 12 Month Validity Extension

National Interest Exemption (NIE) 12 Month Validity Extension

by BMK LLP | Jul 8, 2021 | COVID-19, Visa Options

The Department of State (DOS) announced on July 6, 2021 that effective immediately the validity of national interest exceptions (NIEs) to the COVID-19 physical presence travel bans is extended to 12 months and for multiple U.S. entries.  Prior to this change,...
Non-Immigrant Visa Ban Expires, but Service Limitations and Travel Restrictions Remain

Non-Immigrant Visa Ban Expires, but Service Limitations and Travel Restrictions Remain

by BMK LLP | Apr 12, 2021 | Visa Options

A temporary ban on certain Non-Immigrant Visas expired on March 31, 2021. This is certainly good news for non-immigrants and employers, as it removes an important hurdle for many who have been seeking entry to the U.S. But, it by no means signifies a return to...
Plan Your Strategy Now: The H-1B Cap Lottery Opens March 9

Plan Your Strategy Now: The H-1B Cap Lottery Opens March 9

by BMK LLP | Mar 5, 2021 | Visa Options

It is almost time to register for the H-1B cap lottery. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced the initial electronic registration period for FY2022 will open March 9, 2021 at noon EST and run through noon EST on March 25, 2021. Here is what to...
Proposed change to H-1B visa program would make it harder for U.S. employers to hire recent grads

Proposed change to H-1B visa program would make it harder for U.S. employers to hire recent grads

by BMK LLP | Nov 20, 2020 | Visa Options

A proposed rule change to the H-1B visa program would limit U.S. employers’ ability to hire recent foreign graduates of U.S. advanced degree programs and other entry-level workers from abroad. The modification would impact the process by which U.S. Citizenship and...
Court to Decide Whether DOL Had “Good Cause” to Push IFR Through

Court to Decide Whether DOL Had “Good Cause” to Push IFR Through

by BMK LLP | Nov 12, 2020 | Visa Options

The Department of Labor (DOL) pushed through a new rule that would make it considerably more expensive for employers to hire highly skilled foreign nationals. The Interim Final Rule (IFR), which impacts wage standards in the H-1B and other visa programs, was...
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