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Your American Dream Starts Now: Enter the 2026 Diversity Visa Lottery!
Dreaming of a new beginning in the United States? Ever pictured yourself strolling through New York’s bustling streets, exploring Silicon Valley’s tech havens, or basking in the Floridian sun? The 2026 Diversity Visa Lottery is your chance to make those dreams a reality. This year, 55,000 visas are available to individuals from countries with lower […]
Evolution of Visa Revalidation Procedures: From Suspension to Re-Introduction
Visa revalidation has been a critical process for non-immigrant visa holders in the United States who need to renew their visa stamps. I remember in the early 1990’s, when I first started practicing in the immigration law field, the U.S. Department of State offered this very important service domestically. This service provided an efficient and […]
USCIS Increased Filing Fees Will Take Effect on April 1, 2024
Effective April 1, 2024, certain immigration and naturalization benefit request fees will increase, pursuant to a recently published U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) Final Rule. Essential changes from the Final Rule include: 1) USCIS will increase the H-1B cap registration fee from $10 to $215 per registration, effective March 2025 for the FY 2026 […]
USCIS Strengthens H-1B Program Integrity with Beneficiary-Centric Selection Final Rule
In a significant move towards fortifying the integrity of the H-1B registration process, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) announced on January 30, 2024, a final rule implementing a series of strengthened measures. The focus of these enhancements lies in ensuring fairness and transparency in the selection process, with a notable shift towards […]
2025 H-1B Lottery Registration Will Open on March 6, 2024!
The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) has announced that the 2025 H-1B lottery registration will open for employers wishing to submit registrations for qualifying are foreign national employees starting at noon Eastern on March 6, 2024, and running through noon Eastern on March 22, 2024. The registration MUST be filed during this window. Employers […]
Meet Fuller & Fuller’s Newest Partner!
January 4, 2024 New York, New York: The immigration law firm of Fuller & Fuller LLP is announcing the appointment of Lauren R. Quinn to serve as Partner of the firm effective January 1, 2024. F&F is proud to welcome such a talented lawyer to help lead our firm. Ms. Quinn brings to the firm […]
Department of State’s Pilot Program resumes Domestic Renewal of Certain H-1B Visas starting January 29, 2024!
The Department of State has announced that their pilot program will resume domestic visa renewal for qualified H-1B nonimmigrant visa applicants. Eligible applicants may participate by applying online at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/usvisas/employment/domesticrenewal.html starting on January 29 until April 1, 2024. Who are eligible to apply? 1. Those seeking to renew an H-1B visa;2. Renewing a prior H-1B visa […]
Don’t Miss Out! Fast Approaching DV Lottery Registration Deadline
Attention, aspiring immigrants! The deadline for the Diversity Visa (DV) lottery registration is fast approaching, and you won’t want to miss out on this incredible opportunity. The DV lottery, also known as the green card lottery, provides a chance for individuals from eligible countries to apply for a U.S. green card, opening doors to new […]
Big Changes Happening to H-1B Visa Renewals in Early 2024!
Department of State Stateside Visa Renewal Pilot Program Set to Begin in Early 2024 On October 17, 2023, Department of State (“DOS”) sent for review a Federal Register notice entitled Pilot Program to Resume Renewal of H-1B Nonimmigrant Visas in the United States for Certain Qualified Noncitizens to the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (“OIRA”) While final […]
The 2025 U.S. Diversity Visa Lottery is Now Open!
Unlocking the American Dream The United States has long been hailed as the land of opportunity, a place where dreams can become reality. For countless individuals around the world, the Diversity Visa Lottery represents a golden ticket towards this American dream. What is the Diversity Visa Lottery? The Diversity Immigrant Visa program, commonly known as […]
