The new STEM Optional Practical Training (OPT) regulation extends the practical training for F-1 students with qualifying degrees from 17 months to 24 months. It also introduces an employer requirement to complete a training...more
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On April 7, 2016, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it reached the statutory cap of H-1B petitions for fiscal year (FY) 2017.
As predicted, the USCIS received a heavy demand for the...more
On April 7, 2015, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it reached the statutory cap of H-1B petitions for fiscal year (FY) 2016.
As predicted, the USCIS received a heavy demand for the...more
Last night, President Obama announced broad executive changes to the U.S. immigration system to defer deportation for certain undocumented immigrants, to provide additional resources for border security, and to expand work...more