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New USCIS Policy on RFE, RFIE and Notice of Intent to Deny
USCIS just issued a new policy on when and if officers need to issue a Request for Evidence, Request for Initial Evidence, or Notice of Intent to Deny before denying an application. In relevant part, the policy memo states: Generally, if a benefit requestor fails to demonstrate eligibility for a
Judge rules that new $100,000 H-1B fee is unlawful
A federal judge has struck down President Donald Trump's attempt to impose a $100,000 fee on employers hiring foreign workers in specialty occupations, ruling the charge an unauthorized tax that required an act of Congress to impose. U.S. District Judge Richard Stearns found that the proposed
Is the US Job Market Hiding a Secret? Why Immigration Shifts Could Be Tricking Us
Looking at many news headlines these days about the economy can make you feel confused? You're not alone in feeling this way, especially when it comes to the U.S. job market right now. We're seeing some interesting shifts, and a big part of the puzzle
Understanding Declining NIW Approval Rates in 2024
USCIS routinly releases approval and denial rates for various application types. Looking at the self-sponsored applications (Extraordinary Ability (EA) and National Interest Waiver (NIW) those rates changed drastically over the last year. For the entire 2024 Fiscal Year (October 1, 2023-September 30, 2024) the following are the rates