01.29.20

Need a new H-1B? There’s a new filing date!

Beginning this year, USCIS will only consider those foreign nationals who are pre-registered between March 1 and 20 in the H-1B lottery.

Category Immigration

12.12.19

The 2020 H-1B cap season is upon us

It’s time to get ready for the H-1B lottery again. But this year, the rules have changed.

Category Immigration

10.22.19

STEM OPT site visits: What to expect and how to prepare

DHS is now conducting site visits to employer locations where STEM OPT students are employed. Are you ready?

Category Immigration

09.18.19

E visa validity period for French nationals: Did the U.S....

The Department of State has reversed the policy announced on August 20, 2019 and will be issuing E visas to French nationals valid for 60 months again.

Category Immigration

09.05.19

Former acting ICE Director and team join Nixon Peabody

Nixon Peabody is pleased to announce that John Sandweg, former acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and former acting General Counsel for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, has joined the firm together with his legal team.

Category Immigration

08.22.19

U.S. Department of State announces shortened validity period...

On August 20, 2019, the State Department reduced the validity period of E visas for French nationals significantly.

Category Immigration