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Top Frequently Asked Visa Questions Answered [October 2021 Update]
H1B VISAS The United States Embassy and Consulates in India are currently processing existing H1B visa appointments and are taking new appointments as conditions allow for more. If you are located in the United States and need to renew your visa, it is recommended that valid visa holders reconsider travel
U.S. Lifting COVID-19 Travel Restrictions and the Global Impact
After 18 months of restrictions, the United States has finally announced that sometime in November it will ease travel restrictions for international visitors coming by air and who are vaccinated. The rule will not apply to those who are attempting to enter the United States by crossing land borders. Furthermore,
Biden Administrations Push to Mandate Vaccines Universally
In early September 2021, Biden asked for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to create an Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) which would require all employers who have more than a 100 employees to show either proof of vaccination or proof of weekly negative covid tests. This would have an
The Paycheck Protection Program: An immediate relief for small business owners
A developed country’s major achievement is accessibility of services to all. Whether you live in Manhattan or Brooklyn, every neighborhood has its own dynamic way of serving people. One can generally find a local grocery store, a gym, a salon, a dry cleaner, bars, food joints, all at a walking
COVID-19 Salary and Working Conditions for H-1B Workers
It is axiomatic that the entire world is experiencing drastic and immediate changes in real-time. This article discusses its impact on the H-1B workers in the United States. Specifically, as a result of the severe impact the novel coronavirus pandemic is having on businesses, employers are struggling to pay H-1B workers the
Delays in the Proposed Changes to the H1B Lottery System
On February 5, 2021 the Biden Administration announced that it will be delaying former President Trump’s proposed wage-based selection process for issuing H1B visas. The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that it would delay the effective date of the H1B final rule from March 9, 2021 to
Pathway to Immigration: The 8 Year Plan
On February 18, 2021 the White House revealed a new immigration bill that includes a proposal for a new pathway to citizenship for roughly 11 million people who are currently living in the United States without a legal status. The U.S. Citizenship Act of 2021 reflects the goals the president
