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[Webinar] H-1B Cap Alternatives: Visa Options for Employers to Consider - April 24th, 12:00 pm ET

The H-1B visa is among the most popular working visas in the U.S. for individuals filling professional positions. Most H-1B visas are subject to an annual quota or “cap.” Because demand exceeds the number of available visas,...more

Clark Hill PLC

USCIS Policy Manual Update and Recent Trends in EB-2 National Interest Waiver Adjudications

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The National Interest Waiver (“NIW”) is a streamlined pathway to permanent residence for foreign nationals whose current or prospective work is in the national interest and therefore merits a waiver of the labor certification...more

Akerman LLP - HR Defense

Wired For Success: How Recent Development in the Semiconductor Industry Can Shape Immigration Programs

America runs on semiconductors, also known informally as chips. Chips are integral to the cars we drive, the planes we fly, the systems that defend our country, and the computers that every single industry, from manufacturing...more

Dickinson Wright

3 Tips for a Successful National Interest Waiver Petition for the STEM Worker

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The U.S. immigration system poses significant hurdles for foreign nationals seeking employment within the United States. With few exceptions, employer sponsorship is generally required. For many, the sole avenue to obtain...more

Harris Beach Murtha PLLC

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Updates National Interest Waiver Guidelines for Advanced STEM Degree Holders

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has issued updated guidance on the adjudication of National Interest Waivers (“NIW”) for petitioners holding advanced degrees in science, technology, engineering...more

Miles & Stockbridge P.C.

Updated Guidance for National Interest Waivers for STEM Graduates

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) updated last year its policy guidance about a specific type of employment-based, immigrant visa petition known as a National Interest Waiver (NIW), clarifying and possibly...more

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USCIS Announces Final Phase of Premium Processing Expansion

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On Thursday, January 12, 2023, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced it is implementing the final phase of its planned premium processing expansion for Form I-140, Immigrant Petition for Alien Workers,...more

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White House Announces Actions to Expand Opportunities to Attract Top STEM Talent

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On January 21, 2022, the White House released a fact sheet entitled “Biden-Harris Administration Actions to Attract STEM Talent and Strengthen our Economy and Competitiveness,” announcing several immigration-related policy...more

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