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H-1B visa: Here's how much it will cost you in 2025
1 week, 3 days ago

H-1B visa: Here's how much it will cost you in 2025

Hindustan Times  

The H-1B work visa program of the US which allows employers there to hire foreign workers, also comes with several fees that varies depending on the type of petition being filed as well as the employer's status. H-1B visa costs in 2025 1) H-1B registration Cost: $10 This registration fee with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services in March each …

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H1-B visa: How much it will cost you to apply for US work permit in 2025?
1 week, 6 days ago

H1-B visa: How much it will cost you to apply for US work permit in 2025?

Live Mint  

As we enter 2025, many Indian have already started preparing H-1B visa applicantions. The H-1B is a temporary visa category that allows employers to petition for highly educated foreign professionals to work in “specialty occupations” that require at least a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent. How much you need: $10 USCIS Filing Fees: All H-1B petitions require a $460 base …

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Cost of work visas surges, upping the ante for multitude of California’s small businesses
9 months, 1 week ago

Cost of work visas surges, upping the ante for multitude of California’s small businesses

LA Times  

Ally Bolour, an immigration attorney, says extra visa expenses have made some clients delay planned expansions to the U.S. “It’s a big, extra out-of-pocket expense, and you get no extra benefit,” said Stuart Anderson, executive director of the National Foundation for American Policy, a Washington think tank that favors higher levels of immigration. “It’s not necessarily about the talent available …

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On US F-1 visa? You may benefit from premium processing of work authorisation
1 year, 10 months ago

On US F-1 visa? You may benefit from premium processing of work authorisation

Hindustan Times  

The United States on Monday announced premium processing of employment authorisation applications for certain categories on international students. “The availability of premium processing for certain F-1 students, in addition to the ease of online filing, will streamline the immigration experience for a great many international students,” USCIS Director Ur M. Jaddou said in a statement. “The ongoing expansion of online …

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US announces premium processing of work authorisation for certain categories of international students
1 year, 10 months ago

US announces premium processing of work authorisation for certain categories of international students

Firstpost  

Washington: The United States on Monday announced premium processing of work authorisation applications for certain categories of international students, which is likely to benefit a large number of Indian students who come to study in the US in the STEM field. “The availability of premium processing for certain F-1 students, in addition to the ease of online filing, will streamline …

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US expands premium processing of various visa and green card categories
1 year, 11 months ago

US expands premium processing of various visa and green card categories

Firstpost  

The Biden Administration has announced plans to expand the premium processing of some of the important categories of green card applicants and some categories of visas, particularly those related to training of foreign students. Washington: The Biden Administration has announced plans to expand the premium processing of some of the important categories of green card applicants and some categories of …

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US may expand premium processing of these visa, green card categories: Details
1 year, 11 months ago

US may expand premium processing of these visa, green card categories: Details

Hindustan Times  

US has announced plans to expand premium processing of some important categories of green card applicants and some of visas. US Visa, Green Card News: US plans to expand premium processing of some categories of green card applicants. "In March, we will expand premium processing to certain F-1 students seeking Optional Practical Training and F-1 students seeking STEM OPT extensions …

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H-1B visas: USCIS fixes dates for start of premium processing of applications
4 years, 7 months ago

H-1B visas: USCIS fixes dates for start of premium processing of applications

Live Mint  

US Citizenship and Immigration Services or USCIS has announced a phased reopening of premium processing for various visa applications, including H-1B petitions. Effective June 8, USCIS will accept premium processing requests for H-1B petitions filed before June 8 that are pending adjudication and are cap-exempt.. Effective June 8, USCIS will accept premium processing requests for all other Form I-129 petitions …

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Immigrant tech workers struggle to get H-1B visas under Trump: ‘I’ve never felt so helpless’
5 years, 11 months ago

Immigrant tech workers struggle to get H-1B visas under Trump: ‘I’ve never felt so helpless’

LA Times  

San Jose resident Leo Wang visits an IRS office to obtain a document as he prepares to leave the country after being denied an H-1B visa. This week, the American Immigration Lawyers Assn., or AILA, released an analysis of Citizenship and Immigration Services data showing significant delays in the agency’s processing of applications for various immigration benefits. AILA Vice President …

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The new normal of H1B extensions: 'Take the kitchen sink approach, prepare the best possible application', says immigration attorney Cyrus Mehta
6 years, 5 months ago

The new normal of H1B extensions: 'Take the kitchen sink approach, prepare the best possible application', says immigration attorney Cyrus Mehta

Firstpost  

Leading US immigration attorney Cyrus Mehta is making a strong case for H1B workers to file extensions as early as possible and use premium processing for the same because the “new normal” of visa processing in America gives officers of the US Citizenship and Immigration Services extraordinary scope to slap denials and begin deportation proceedings without many of the interim …

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