The United States has announced a major change to the way foreign professionals are selected for H-1B work visas, introducing a weighted selection system that favours higher-paid and higher-skilled workers. The new process, announced by the US Department of Homeland Security and confirmed by US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), will apply to the fiscal … Read more
The United States has begun approving some H-1B visa petitions without President Donald Trump’s controversial $100,000 fee following court rulings blocking enforcement of the charge. However, the legal battle continues, and the development does not guarantee approval for every applicant. Foreign professionals seeking employment in the United States have received some relief after immigration authorities … Read more
The United States has launched a new online platform where members of the public can report suspected visa fraud and misuse involving people seeking to enter or remain in the country. The US visa fraud reporting website gives people a direct channel to submit information about suspected violations involving tourist, business, work, student and immigrant … Read more