H-1B row: USCIS say L1 and F1 visa holders exempted from $100,000 fee - rule doesn't apply to 'change of status'

In what could be a big relief for existing US visa holders, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) ...
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From F-1 to H-1B ‘change of status’: Who pays $100,000 visa fee?

As confusion and big questions surround Donald Trump’s new proclamation of the $100,000 H-1B visa fee, the US Citizenship and ...

H-1B visa fee: USCIS clarifies who is exempt from $100,000 payment and how to apply

USCIS has clarified who must pay the $100,000 H-1B visa fee following September 19 presidential proclamation. The fee applies ...

H-1B Visa Update: USCIS Outlines Payment Process and Rare Exemption Rules

The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued detailed guidance clarifying which employers must pay the ...

Foreign Grads Approved for H-1B Status Avoid $100,000 Trump Fee

Recent international college graduates who are sponsored for H-1B status while in the US won’t be subject to a $100,000 fee ...

$100,000 H-1B fee only for new petitions filed outside America; foreign grads in the US won’t pay, USCIS clarifies

International graduates in the US on H-1B visas will not pay the new $100,000 petition fee. USCIS issued updated guidance ...

H-1B: USCIS may excuse late filings because of ongoing shutdown only if...

USCIS announced a possible H-1B waiver due to the ongoing federal government shutdown, recognizing difficulties in obtaining required documents. Petit ...

Student loses visa status after H-1B visa delay: Expert suggests next steps

A student's SEVIS record was terminated after an H-1B withdrawal delay, raising concerns about status loss and the need for ...
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USCIS Expands Premium Processing for Applicants Seeking to Change into F, M, or J Nonimmigrant Status

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services announced the expansion of premium processing for applicants filing Form I-539, Application to Extend/Change Nonimmigrant Status, and seeking a change of ...
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USCIS Expands Online Case Status, Filing Capabilities

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced Monday that applicants who have a pending affirmative asylum application with USCIS can now check the status of their applications online at ...