Immigration News - Reddy & Neumann, P.C

USCIS Provides Additional Information on Electronic Registration Process for Next H-1B Cap Season

Written on 09 January 2020.

USCIS has formally announced and released more information on the implementation of the electronic registration process for the upcoming FY2021 H-1B lottery. This announcement is a follow up to USCIS’ previous notice on December 6, 2019 regarding the...

Free Webinar - 2020 Employment-Based Visa Trends All Employers Should Know About

Written on 07 January 2020.

2019 was a year loaded with quiet changes to employment-based immigration that had a major impact on an employer’s ability to hire foreign workers to fill open positions, even during a period of incredibly low unemployment. Reddy & Neumann, P.C....

DS-160 Forms: Ensure Information Is Complete and Accurate to Reduce Possibility of Administrative Processing

Written on 02 January 2020.

Applications for employment-based nonimmigrant visas (such as an H-1Bs, L-1s, E-3s) at U.S. consulates abroad are increasingly being put in “administrative processing,” wherein the case is put on hold indefinitely after the applicant attends the in-person...

Working Outside the U.S. While on H-1B

Written on 27 December 2019.

An individual working outside the U.S. is not subject to U.S. immigration laws. Therefore, it is permissible for a foreign national to work for their U.S. employer while outside the country. While working for the U.S. employer an individual...

7 Essential Steps to Prepare for I-9 Audits

Written on 19 December 2019.

As more and more employers, both large and small, undergo I-9 audits conducted by ICE, it is important to ensure that your company has an effective HR Management process that will implement proper procedures to avoid record-keeping errors, potential...

Krystal Alanis promoted to Partner!

Written on 11 December 2019.

We are pleased to announce that Krystal Alanis has been named a partner at Reddy & Neumann, P.C. As a partner, Krystal will continue to further the firm’s purpose by providing top-notch client service and consultation to employers and individuals...

USCIS Announces H-1B Electronic Registration Process for Next H-1B Cap Season

Written on 06 December 2019.

Today USCIS announced that it will be implementing the electronic registration process for next year’s H-1B lottery. According to USCIS, the initial registration period will be open March 1, 2020 through March 20, 2020. All those seeking to file an...

Specialty Occupation Denial Lawsuit Filed in Federal Court Receives Approval

Written on 26 November 2019.

On October 3, 2019, Reddy & Neumann, P.C. filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia on behalf of a software development company that specializes in providing IT consulting and software development services...

How do you know if an H-1B worker is qualified for the specialty occupation position?

Written on 22 November 2019.

One of the requirements that must be satisfied in order to receive H-1B visa status is that the H-1B worker must be qualified for the H-1B specialty occupation. The primary way to demonstrate an H-1B worker is indeed qualified...

Correcting Errors on your I-94

Written on 21 November 2019.

After entering the country from traveling abroad, you go to access your electronic I-94 online at the Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) website. As you stare at the screen, you realize your I-94 has an error on it, or are completely unable to pull up...

Remote Workers Working From Their Home Country: US Work Authorization Not Required

Written on 15 November 2019.

The rapid changes in technology have meant that the world is growing smaller every day. With the push of a button, we can communicate with individuals around the world nearly instantaneously. These incredible advancements in technology have meant that...

Five Common I-9 Mistakes and Tips to Avoid Them

Written on 15 November 2019.

As HR Professionals, you know all too well that onboarding a new employee involves completing Form I-9 in order to verify the identity and employment authorization of all hired workers. Moreover, certain situations require employers to reverify work...

Non- Immigrant workers are eligible for Social Security Benefits after Leaving the United States

Written on 11 November 2019.

Thousands of people work in the United States each year under a variety of nonimmigrant visas. Each of these workers must contribute to the social safety net designed to protect people as they reach the age of retirement. However, the vast majority...

Mock Interview: Preparing for your Nonimmigrant Visa Interview

Written on 07 November 2019.

Attending a nonimmigrant visa interview can be a daunting process. Seemingly insignificant information verbally provided to the officer or a single document you showed him during the interview may result in a rejection. This is because a visa interview...

USCIS Announces $10 Fee for H-1B Lottery Registration

Written on 07 November 2019.

This morning, USCIS announced a final rule that will require a $10 non-refundable fee for each H-1B lottery registration submitted by petitioners. This rule is to help subsidize the costs involved with the H-1B lottery pre-registration...

50,000 Indians Would Die Waiting for Employment-Based Green Card

Written on 04 November 2019.

There has been a great deal of attention given to the problems in our immigration system. Much of that attention has been focused on the portion of the system that deals with undocumented persons, the detention system, and the effect it has on people’s...

Nonimmigrant Visa Processing in Mexico and Canada

Written on 29 October 2019.

Our office often gets this question from both first time H-1B holders and H-1B holders needing an extension of their visa – “can I go for H-1B stamping in Mexico or Canada?” Although we usually recommend for applicants to visit their home country for...

L-2 and L-2 EAD Delay Litigation

Written on 18 October 2019.

The L-2 visa allows for the temporary transfer of foreign national companies’ employees to the United State to continue employment at an office of the same employer, its parent, branch, subsidiary or affiliate. The L visa requires the...

Why we sued USCIS for H-1B for employer-employee relationship and non-speculative work assignment denials

Written on 15 October 2019.

Reddy & Neumann, P.C. continues to fight for fair visa adjudication from USCIS. On Friday October 4, we filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging arbitrary and capricious denials of H-1B petitions. We sued USCIS for unlawfully...

Judge Blocks Trump’s Public Charge Policy

Written on 11 October 2019.

On Friday, October 11, a federal judge in New York issued a nationwide injunction blocking the administration’s “public charge” rule that would disqualify applicants who received public benefits like Medicaid and Food Stamps. The “public charge” rule,...

U.S. Consulates to Consider Age, Health, and Financial Status of Visa Applicants Beginning October 15, 2019