The registration period for the Fiscal Year 2025 H-1B cap is set to close at noon Eastern Time on March 22, 2024. During this window, prospective petitioners and their legal representatives are required to utilize a USCIS online account to electronically register each beneficiary for the selection process and submit the associated registration fee. Additionally, USCIS has made Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, for H-1B petitions, and Form I-907, Request for Premium Processing Service, accessible in online accounts. Starting April 1, USCIS will commence accepting online filings for H-1B cap petitions. Stay tuned for updates regarding the availability of online filing for non-cap H-1B petitions.
USCIS Redefines Employment Authorization for Those in Compelling Circumstances
USCIS has recently released the policy guidance on eligibility criteria for those applying for initial or renewal EADs in compelling circumstances based on existing regulatory requirements at 8 CFR 204.5(p). To qualify for an initial Employment Authorization Document (EAD) under compelling circumstances, applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria: The principal applicant is the principal…
