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DHS Proposes Changing H-1B Lottery to Prioritize Highest Wage Levels

In yet another attempt to restrict the H-1B visa program, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced that it plans to change the process by which the annual H-1B lottery is conducted so that priority is given to registrations with the highest wage levels.

DHS, VisaNadia YakoobOctober 29, 2020H-1B Visa lottery, DHS, dhs, H-1B, H-1B petition

Gradual Reopening of US Consulates for Visa Services Announced

The Department of State (DOS) has announced that U.S. Embassies and Consulates will begin a phased resumption of routine visa services, which have been suspended since March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. When, where and how remains unclear.

USIS Proposes Significant Fee Increases

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) plans to increase most of its government filing fees, and change the premium processing time to 15 business days instead of calendar days due to budgetary shortfalls.