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H-1B Visas for FY 2020: USCIS Announces Filing Date, Updates, & Changes

Along with the filing date for cap-subject fiscal year 2020 H-1B specialty occupation visas, USCIS has announced a number of other important changes and updates to the program.

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DHS’s Proposed Changes to the H-1B Visa Lottery Process

DHS has proposed rule changes that will significantly impact the H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa program, namely the process petitioners will apply under and the order by which applications will be selected.

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DHS Proposes the Removal of the International Entrepreneur Rule

After much foreshadowing, the Department of Homeland Security finally announces its proposed removal of the International Entrepreneur Rule.

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Change in the Accrual of Unlawful Presence for F, M and J Nonimmigrants

USCIS has issued a new memorandum modifying its policy in determining the accrual of unlawful presence for F nonimmigrant students, J nonimmigrant exchange visitors and M nonimmigrant vocational students.

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Public Charge Rulemaking Draft Expands Grounds for Inadmissibility

Before, only non-cash oriented government programs would be weighed in determining one's likely status as a public charge. A new rule may change that.

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USCIS to Officially Begin Accepting IER Applications

On Thursday, December 14th, United States Citizen and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it would begin implementing the long-awaited and industry-lauded International Entrepreneur Rule (IER). While this is a time for celebration, there is also a sense of urgency in taking advantage of this unprecedented gateway.

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The International Entrepreneur Rule Explained

The International Entrepreneur Rule is a new and now effective rule that makes it much simpler for qualifying international entrepreneurs to personally relocate and build their businesses on American soil. For those who wish to realize their startup's full potential, now is the time to do so. 

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