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USCIS Announces H1-B policy on “Computer Related Positions”

On March 31, 2017, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) released a new policy memorandum titled “Rescission of the December 22, 2000 ‘Guidance Memo on H1B Computer Related Positions.’” The USCIS issued the memo after noticing the potential for inconsistencies between service centers in processing H1B applications for computer related positions.  USCIS issued the memo…
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Increased Vetting for U.S. Visas

The increased scrutiny some visa applicants will face at U.S. Embassies and Consulates will require the following information:     The applicant’s travel history over the last 15 years;  The names of any siblings/children/former spouses not recorded in the DS-160/260; The applicant’s addresses during the last 15 years, if different from the applicant’s current address; Applicant’s…
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