I want to introduce Guilliana from Peru. She’s studying MBA at the University of Texas at Permian Basin with Graduate Studies Scholarship. Graduate Studies Scholarship gave her an In-State Tuition Fee. I: “You guys should study at this university; you will have an amazing experience.” Student: “I’m having an amazing experience in this university. You…
Did you read about the news H1B Visa lottery selection process based on Salary and Prevailing Wage Level? Read: New H1B Selection Process Based on Salary – Effective from March 2021 Typical Entry-Level Wags will fall under Prevailing Wage Level 1. Question: Can Entry Level F1, OPT, STEM OPT folks, and other entry-level employees applying…
USCIS is about to Publish the Final Rule on Jan 8, 2020, that modifies how H1B Visa will be selected. Current Selection Process: Random Selection from Registration New Selection Process: Selection Based on Higher Wages (Salaries) offered I’m sure you want to know how this new H1B Selection based on Salary will impact you. Keep…
Early Decision and Early Action (Single Choice and Restrictive) colleges and universities have announced their admission results for 2025. The number of applications received by the college for Early Decision and Early Action has increased. Some schools are reporting as high as a 57% increase in applications. Which school got a 57% increase in applications?…
Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced today that they had arrested 15 Foreign Students for OPT-related fraud due to Operation OPTical Illusion. Quick Summary About ICE Arrests Phase 1 of the Ongoing Operation resulted in 15 arrests. These students claimed to be employed in Companies that did not exist (or fake companies) One Company was Identified…
I hope to answer the following questions about EB2 to EB3 downgrade and Rapid forward movement from the October 2020 Visa Bulletin. How will Visa Numbers be allocated for EB4, EB5, EB1, EB2, and EB3? My Priority Date in 2009 – Should I downgrade from EB2 to EB3? My Priority Date in 2010 – Should…
You should know by now about the New H1B Visa Wage Level Rule that will go into effect on Oct 8, 2020. I’m sure you want to know how much you have to be paid as per the new wage level? Is it $100,000 or $60,000? There are four wage levels – Level 1, 2,…
October 2020 Visa Bulletin has Good News and Great News! Let’s look at the Good News First. Employment-Based Green Card applicants – EB1, EB2, EB3 were waiting, hoping for all EB1, EB2, and EB3 Priority Dates to become Current with October 2020 Visa bulletin. A lot of people are disappointed seeing EB3 India – January…
Have you ever wondered why Visa officers, after issuing 214(b) rejection, don’t give you the actual reasons for denial? If they give you the “Real Reason” for denial, wouldn’t that help you with your next visa attempt? What if you knew your weakness or chances of US visa denial were high before your interview? Wouldn’t…
Update August 14, 2020 – Reports Indicate that USCIS completed H1B Visa Second Lottery. Did you get Registration Selection Notification from the Second H1B Visa Lottery? Please post an update in the comment (or in this Facebook group thread). Here is the screenshot of the second round of H1B Visa Lottery Selection. Is your H1B…