PREMIUM PROCESSING WILL EXPAND TO INCLUDE OPT/STEM OPT APPLICATIONS

Continuing its initiative to expand premium processing eligibility, on March 6, 2023, USCIS issued a News Release  that its premium processing program will be expanded again to include applications for OPT and STEM OPT applications.

Pending OPT and STEM OPT Applications

Beginning March 6, 2023, USCIS will accept Form I-907 (filed via paper or online) requests to upgrade to premium processing for pending EAD applications under the following categories:

·         (c)(3)(A) – Pre-Completion OPT;

·         (c)(3)(B) – Post-Completion OPT; and

·         (c)(3)(C) – 24-Month Extension of OPT for STEM students.

The Form I-907 filing fee for these classifications is $1,500.

USCIS has 30 calendar days to issue an RFE, approval, or denial on premium processing upgrade requests under these classifications.

Initial OPT and STEM OPT Applications

Beginning April 3, 2023, USCIS will accept premium processing requests (filed via paper or online) for applications in the categories above when filed together with initial OPT and STEM OPT applications.

 

 

REMINDER-H-1B 2022 CAP WEBINAR

MU Law will be hosting a FREE webinar for our clients and friends on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 3PM Eastern (2PM Central). Interested clients and friends can register for our webinar by clicking on the link below.

REGISTER HERE

Join us for this FREE webinar to learn more about:

• H-1B Cap Basics, Registration Process, and Projections
• What is an H-1B Specialty Occupation?
• H-1B Dependency
• Special Issues for Staffing Companies and Third-Party Placements
• Cap-gap for F-1s as well as CPT/OPT maintenance
• Employer-Employee relationships, end-client documentation
• Green Card instead of an H-1B
• Top 10 things H-1B employers can do to stay compliant 

PLEASE JOIN US!

H-1B 2022 CAP WEBINAR

MU Law will be hosting a FREE webinar for our clients and friends on Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 3PM Eastern (2PM Central). Interested clients and friends can register for our webinar by clicking on the link below.

REGISTER HERE

Join us for this FREE webinar to learn more about:

• H-1B Cap Basics, Registration Process, and Projections
• What is an H-1B Specialty Occupation?
• H-1B Dependency
• Special Issues for Staffing Companies and Third-Party Placements
• Cap-gap for F-1s as well as CPT/OPT maintenance
• Employer-Employee relationships, end-client documentation
• Green Card instead of an H-1B
• Top 10 things H-1B employers can do to stay compliant 

PLEASE JOIN US!

H-1B CAP 2020: NEWS AND NOTES

The H-1B cap filing date will be here before you know it.  New H-1Bs are subject to the H-1B cap lottery and must be filed between March 1-20, 2020.  The USCIS will notify us of H-1B cap lottery winners by March 31, 2020.  If you are preparing to file an H-1B cap petition for 2020, please send MU the items on our checklist no later than March 10.

A variety of types of case are subject to H-1B cap:

-International students working on an EAD card under an OPT or CPT program 
 after having attended a U.S. school;

-International employees working on a TN may need an H-1B filed for them in
 order for them to pursue a permanent residency (green card) case;

-Prospective international employees in another visa status e.g. H-4, L-2, J-1, 
 F-1; H-1B workers with a cap exempt organization; and

-Prospective international employees currently living abroad.

These types of case are not subject to H-1B cap:

-H-1B amendments/extensions/transfers

-When the employee has been in H-1B status for less than 6 years

-Trade Visas (H-1B1, E-3, TN-1) Chile, Singapore, Australia, Canada, Mexico

-Institution of higher education (or its affiliated or related nonprofit entities), a 
 nonprofit research organization, or a government research organization.

Please contact us if you have any questions or are looking for representation in filing H-1B cap petitions.

REMINDER: NEW H-1B CAP REGISTRATION SYSTEM AND STRATEGIES FOR THE UPCOMING H-1B SEASON WEBINAR

MU Law will be hosting a free webinar for our clients and friends on Wednesday January 29, 2020 at 2PM / 11AM PT. Interested clients and friends can register for our webinar by clicking on the link below.

REGISTER HERE

This webinar will discuss the NEW H-1B cap registration system and strategies for the upcoming H-1B season.

Webinar Agenda:

·   NEW H-1B Cap Registration System

·   H-1B Cap Projections

·   What is a Specialty Occupation?

·   H-1B Dependency

·   Special Issues for Staffing Companies and Third Party Placements

·   What is Third- Party Placement v. In-House work?

·   Employer-Employee relationships, how to maintain them

·   Cap-gap for F-1s as well as CPT/OPT maintenance -

·   Top 10 things H-1B employers can do to stay compliant

·   Q&A

PLEASE JOIN US!

REMINDER: NEW H-1B CAP REGISTRATION SYSTEM AND STRATEGIES FOR THE UPCOMING H-1B SEASON WEBINAR

MU Law will be hosting a free webinar for our clients and friends on Wednesday January 29, 2020 at 2PM / 11AM PT. Interested clients and friends can register for our webinar by clicking on the link below.

REGISTER HERE

This webinar will discuss the NEW H-1B cap registration system and strategies for the upcoming H-1B season.

Webinar Agenda:

·   NEW H-1B Cap Registration System

·   H-1B Cap Projections

·   What is a Specialty Occupation?

·   H-1B Dependency

·   Special Issues for Staffing Companies and Third Party Placements

·   What is Third- Party Placement v. In-House work?

·   Employer-Employee relationships, how to maintain them

·   Cap-gap for F-1s as well as CPT/OPT maintenance -

·   Top 10 things H-1B employers can do to stay compliant

·   Q&A

PLEASE JOIN US!

NEW H-1B CAP REGISTRATION SYSTEM AND STRATEGIES FOR THE UPCOMING H-1B SEASON WEBINAR

MU Law will be hosting a free webinar for our clients and friends on Wednesday January 29, 2020 at 2PM / 11AM PT. Interested clients and friends can register for our webinar by clicking on the link below.

REGISTER HERE

This webinar will discuss the NEW H-1B cap registration system and strategies for the upcoming H-1B season.

Webinar Agenda:

·   NEW H-1B Cap Registration System

·   H-1B Cap Projections

·   What is a Specialty Occupation?

·   H-1B Dependency

·   Special Issues for Staffing Companies and Third Party Placements

·   What is Third- Party Placement v. In-House work?

·   Employer-Employee relationships, how to maintain them

·   Cap-gap for F-1s as well as CPT/OPT maintenance -

·   Top 10 things H-1B employers can do to stay compliant

·   Q&A

PLEASE JOIN US!