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Judge Throws Out Trump Administration’s Interim Final Rule Restricting H-1B visas!
H-1B
Just days before significant restrictions on H-1B visas were due to go into effect, Judge Jeffrey White has thrown them out.
Jon Velie
Ken Cuccinelli: A Disaster For USCIS And Immigration Law In The U.S.?
Voice of Immigration
Immigration expert Jon Velie looks at the implications if Ken Cuccinelli is appointed to a role within USCIS, and what it means for US immigration.
Jon Velie
The Truth About Kushner’s Immigration Plan
Voice of Immigration
Donald Trump signed off on White House Advisor Jared Kushner’s immigration plan and turned it over to Senate Republicans.
Jon Velie
How Melania Trump Became A U.S. Citizen
Voice of Immigration
Would First Lady Melania be able to enter the country under a new merit-based immigration system and would she meet the criteria for EB1 visa?
Jon Velie
4 Reasons To Choose OnlineVisas For H-1B
Voice of Immigration
How do you select the right immigration attorney for your U.S. immigration needs, particularly when they are in a different part of the world?
Jon Velie
OnlineVisas Named In Top 75 Immigration Blogs
USAVoice of Immigration
OnlineVisas Immigration News blog made Feedspot’s Top 75 Immigration Blogs of 2020 with high profile immigration advocacy groups & law groups.
Jon Velie
Orwellian Hate Week: Living In Dystopia
USA
Former INS chief Ricardo Inzunza looks at the rise of division in American society and hate crimes under the Trump presidency.
Jon Velie
Tech Workers: Visas And Paths To U.S. Citizenship
H-1B
The tech industry plays a critical role in U.S. economic growth. Getting the visas needed to bring in the people we need to fill jobs is no simple task.
Jon Velie
What Does The Notice To Appear Policy Expansion By USCIS Mean?
USA
Immigration attorney Jon Velie explains what the new Notice To Appear policy may mean to prospective immigrants to the United States.
Jon Velie
Pre-registration Process And Selection Order Reversal For H-1B Petitions
H-1B
USCIS announced that it has successfully completed pilot testing for the new digital pre-registration process that will be used for the next H-1B visa.
Jon Velie
Public Charge Rule Expected To Go In Effect October 15 Temporarily Blocked
USA
On October 11, 2019, a federal judge in New York issued an injunction blocking the amended Public Charge rule.
Jon Velie
What You Need To Know To Qualify For An O-1 Visa
SPORTS
The O-1 visa is a non-immigrant U.S. visa for people who demonstrate extraordinary ability in their field, such as arts, sport or business.
Jon Velie