On Monday, March 31, 2025, USCIS announced that it had received enough electronic registrations for unique beneficiaries during the initial registration period to meet the fiscal year (FY) 2026 H-1B numerical allocations, including the advanced degree exemption (master’s cap). If your H-1B registration was not selected, don’t worry—there are still […]
Effective March 25, 2025, Express Entry permanent residency candidates will no longer receive Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) points for a valid job offer in Canada. CRS points are used to enhance a candidate’s chances of being selected from a pool of permanent residence applicants. This change will be applicable to […]
USCIS Announces Completion of FY-2026 H-1B Cap Lottery Process – All Notifications Have Been Sent to Employers
31 Mar
by Foster, on Immigration Updates
On March 31, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that the agency had completed the random numeric selection process (lottery) for allocating H-1B numbers among the properly submitted registrations under both the H-1B Regular Cap and H-1B U.S. Master’s Cap. USCIS has also now completed the process of […]
Upcoming Webinar: Stay Aware, Minimize the Risks: Key Immigration Compliance & Document Tips
26 Mar
by Foster, on Webinar
Register here Date: Wednesday, April 9 – 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm CST Speakers: Partner, Avalyn Langemeier Attorney, Parker Tricarico Employers want to make sure they comply with the law and avoid interruptions with their workforce. Employees and individuals want to make sure they comply with the law and can […]