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Restrictions to Entry Extended to Travelers from 26 European Countries

In light of the rapidly changing circumstances around COVID-19, better known as Coronavirus, President Trump has issued a new proclamation this week, which restricts travel to the U.S. from 26 European countries (Schengen states) and which takes effect tonight, Friday, March 13 at midnight.

USCIS Proposes Changes to Annual H-1B Visa Lottery

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has just proposed two major changes to the H-1B visa lottery process, which takes place each year during the first week of April.

H-1B, Nonimmigrant, USCISNadia YakoobNovember 30, 2018H-1B CAP, international students, H-1B petition, USCIS, H-1B Visa lottery

USCIS Confirms Third-Party Worksite Permissible on STEM OPT.

USCIS has clarified that STEM OPT extensions are available to international students who will work at a site other than the employer’s principal place of business. USCIS updated its website on Friday, August 17, with this clarification.