JD Supra

New Form I-129 Requires Immediate Employer Attention to “Deemed Export” Issues

Last week, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (CIS) released a revised version of Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker. This new version of the form — used for H-1B, L-1, and O-1A ...
The Financial Express

US announces release of revised H-1B filing form for foreign workers

Starting January 2025, H-1B visa applicants must use the updated Form I-129 for their H-1B petitions. (USCIS Website) H-1B visa applicants planning to work in the United States in 2025 must file their ...
JD Supra

USCIS to Prioritize Pending I-539 Applications When Employers File I-129 Petitions With Premium Processing Service Requests

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently published an update to its web page outlining Options for Nonimmigrant Workers Following Termination of Employment. Notably, the agency ...
The Financial Express

H-1B visa registration fee to be hiked by 2050%

The new fee structure will go into effect after the initial registration period for the FY 2025 H-1B cap. Starting in April, there will be a significant increase in the cost of H-1B registration and ...
Homeland Security Today

USCIS Updates Receipts Process for Form I-129S

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) today announced changes to the way the agency issues receipts for L-1 nonimmigrant intracompany transferees (executives, managers, or specialized ...