H-1B News Archives • Kidambi & Associates, P.C.

USCIS Will Conduct Second Random Selection for Regular Cap from Previously Submitted FY 2025 H-1B Cap Registrations

kidambil2024-07-31T17:16:37+00:00Jul 31, 2024|

In March, USCIS conducted an initial random selection on properly submitted electronic registrations for the fiscal year 2025 H-1B cap, including for beneficiaries eligible for the advanced degree exemption. Only those petitioners with selected registrations for FY 2025 are eligible to file H-1B cap-subject petitions during the filing period on their registration selection notice. The initial filing period [...]

USCIS Publishes FAQs for Individuals in H-1B Nonimmigrant Status

kidambil2024-07-19T15:29:17+00:00Jul 19, 2024|

USCIS published a series of FAQs addressing questions dealing with the H-1B nonimmigrant Visa. However, some of the information contained is hard to understand without proper context. We recommend consulting with an Attorney before relying on this information.

Easing the Nonimmigrant Visa Process for U.S. College Graduates

kidambil2024-06-21T15:43:39+00:00Jun 21, 2024|

On June 18, 2024, the Biden-Harris Administration announced actions to more efficiently facilitate employment-based nonimmigrant visas for those who have graduated from college in the United States and have a job offer. This initiative will allow certain individuals to more quickly receive nonimmigrant work visas if they are deemed eligible. As part of this initiative, [...]

The CEO Who Went Over and Beyond – And Drove a Bus to get There! Impressions Series – Blog post by Attorney Kidambi

kidambil2024-06-07T17:14:58+00:00Jun 7, 2024|

In this article, Attorney Kidambi relates an incredible experience lobbying Congress for additional H-1B Visa Numbers and meeting with preeminent legislators. He also shares an interesting anecdote about one of our clients and how it shaped our practice. Read the linked in blog article: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/ceo-who-went-over-beyond-drove-bus-get-vaman-kidambi-bu2kc/?trackingId=mV0MAOyrQUS4hBXB6RFZvA%3D%3D

An Extended Deadline and Dealing with a Record Number of H-1B CAP Registrations. What Happens Now?

kidambil2024-03-25T16:27:25+00:00Mar 25, 2024|

Today, Noon ET March 25th marks the end of the H-1B CAP Registrations for FY 2025 (USCIS follows a fiscal year October 1st to September 30th). Year after year, even during the pandemic, registrations have been steadily increasing. This chart shows registration and selection numbers for fiscal years 2021-2024 (as of July 31, 2023). Cap [...]

USCIS Extends Initial Registration Period for FY 2025 H-1B Cap

kidambil2024-03-22T13:55:30+00:00Mar 22, 2024|

USCIS has extended the initial registration period for the fiscal year (FY) 2025 H-1B cap. The initial registration period, which opened at noon Eastern on March 6, 2024, and was originally scheduled to run through noon Eastern on March 22, 2024, will now run through noon Eastern on March 25, 2024. USCIS is aware of [...]

Online Filing For Organizational Accounts – The Kidambi Approach

kidambil2024-03-04T16:34:56+00:00Mar 4, 2024|

We have been scheduling one on one calls to go over the setting up of myUSCIS accounts and CAP registration for FY2025. If you have not received a phone call from our Office to go over the process and how to set up “Organizational accounts”, kindly feel free to email intake@kidambi.com to follow up.

USCIS Offers – FAQ on Organizational Accounts

kidambil2024-03-04T16:33:29+00:00Mar 1, 2024|

On Feb. 28, 2024, USCIS officially launched new organizational accounts that will allow multiple people within a company or organization to collaborate and prepare H-1B registrations, H-1B petitions, and associated requests for premium processing. Note that a new organizational account is required to participate in the H-1B Electronic Registration Process starting in March 2024. READ MORE

The Beneficiary Centric Approach to H-1B CAP Selection – A Quick Overview

kidambil2024-03-04T16:39:24+00:00Feb 23, 2024|

We are given to understand that under the new system, the agency will run the H-1B selection process based on the beneficiary’s valid passport number, or the number of another valid travel document, regardless of the number of employer H-1B registrations submitted on behalf of an individual beneficiary. Beneficiaries who are selected will be counted [...]

Online Filing For Organizational Accounts – The Kidambi Approach

kidambil2024-02-23T17:56:05+00:00Feb 23, 2024|

USCIS online accounts have been glitching and we have received reports that USCIS is aware of the issue and is working to resolve the problems users are facing. As a result, apart from using it to register H-1B CAP cases, we will be offering clients the option of continuing to paper file H-1B cases for [...]