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DHS Proposes to End Deference to Prior Approvals on H-1B and Other I-129 Extensions
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed removing the rule that tells U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to defer to its own earlier approval when an employer files to extend a worker’s status. The proposed rule, titled “Removing Deference to Prior US
News · Source: Reddy Neumann Brown · Source published
How to Oppose DHS’s Proposal to Eliminate the 60-Day Grace Period (Free Comment Template Included)
You have until November 10, 2026 to tell DHS what losing the grace period would mean for you The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed eliminating the up to 60-day grace period that lets E-1, E-2, E-3, H-1B, H-1B1, L-1, O-1, and TN workers, and their families, remain
News · Source: Reddy Neumann Brown · Source published
I have a valid H1B visa stamp showing my former employer’s name, and my new employer’s H1B petition has been approved. Do I need a new visa stamp before traveling?
Answer Generally, no. An unexpired H1B visa stamp ordinarily may be used with the new employer’s valid H1B approval notice. The traveler should carry the new approval notice and evidence of current employment and should be prepared to explain the change of employer when requestin
News · Source: Murthy Law Firm · Source published
H-1B 240-Day Rule: Can You Stay in the U.S. After Day 240?
If your H-1B extension has been pending for more than 240 days past your I-94 expiration, you must stop working, but you generally do not have to leave the United States. That second half is the part we see misunderstood most often, and getting it wrong can cost you your […]
News · Source: Reddy Neumann Brown · Source published
¿No fuiste seleccionado en la lotería H-1B para el año fiscal 2027? Estas son tus mejores alternativas
Los resultados de la lotería H-1B para el año fiscal 2027 ya están disponibles y, para muchos profesionales extranjeros y empleadores, el resultado ha sido decepcionante. Con la transición hacia un sistema de selección basado en niveles salariales y un mayor escrutinio por parte
News · Source: Reddy Neumann Brown · Source published
B-2 Change of Status RFE: How to Document Your Activities and Temporary Stay
Your H-1B employment ended, and you filed Form I-539 to request a change to B-2 so you could remain in the United States temporarily. Months later, while your application is still pending, USCIS sends a Request for Evidence (RFE) asking how you have spent your time: Where have yo
News · Source: Reddy Neumann Brown · Source published
NewsFlash! H1B Update: New Executive Order Targets Employer Layoffs
A new Executive Order directs DOL, DHS, and DOS to consider an H1B employer’s recent or planned layoffs of similarly situated U.S. workers when reviewing LCAs, H1B petitions, visas, and admission. It also calls for expanded interagency coordination and a review of previously file
News · Source: Murthy Law Firm · Openbound updated
Will Trump Eliminate the H-4 EAD? What the New 2026 Regulatory Agenda Really Means
The Trump administration has revived a proposal to eliminate employment authorization for certain H-4 spouses of H-1B workers. But H-4 EAD holders should understand an important piece of history before assuming that their work authorization is about to disappear. The first Trump
News · Source: Reddy Neumann Brown · Openbound updated
Explainer: What are H-1B visas for skilled workers and what changes loom?
WASHINGTON, August 26 - U.S. employers seeking to hire skilled foreign workers can use the federal government's H-1B visa program for a fee, allowing tech and other professionals from abroad to work ...
News · Source: Reuters · Openbound updated
Possible Changes to H-4 Spouse Employment Authorization
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is considering a proposal that could significantly affect certain H-4 dependent spouses of H1B nonimmigrant workers. Listed under Regulatory Information Number 1615-AD14, the proposal would eliminate the regulatory basis for eligible H-4
News · Source: Murthy Law Firm · Openbound updated
H1B Cap-Exempt Employment: Who Qualifies and Key Considerations When Changing Employers
For many U.S. employers, sponsoring a foreign national for H1B classification begins with the annual H1B cap registration process. Because the demand for H1B visas consistently exceeds the number available each fiscal year, many employers must rely on the H1B lottery before they
News · Source: Murthy Law Firm · Openbound updated
I recently attended my H1B visa interview at a U.S. consulate abroad. The consular officer mentioned that my social media might need to be reviewed, but did not clearly explain whether anything else was needed. My CEAC status now says “Refused,” even though I have received H1B visas before. Does this mean my visa will not be issued?
Answer Not necessarily. When checking a case on CEAC, the status may show only “Issued” or “Refused,” without distinguishing between a refusal that requires additional processing and a refusal that is based on another ground of ineligibility. Thus, a “Refused” status may reflect
News · Source: Murthy Law Firm · Openbound updated