The April 2024 Visa Bulletin has been released by the Department of State and our team at Garvish Immigration Law Group has again summarized the important changes and noteworthy items.    Applicants in all family-sponsored preference categories will continue to use the Dates for Filing chart under the April 2024 visa bulletin. Additionally, consistent with the major change in the March 2024 visa bulletin, applicants in all employment-based preference categories will continue to use the Final Action Dates chart.  In the April update for employment-based preference categori ..read more

The March 2024 visa bulletin has been released by the Department of State and our team at Garvish Immigration Law Group has again summarized the important changes and noteworthy items:    One of the major changes for the March 2024 visa bulletin is that USCIS has indicated that applicants in all employment-based preference categories must use the Final Action Dates chart. This is a major change for the employment-based preference categories as the Dates for Filing were previously used under the January and February 2024 visa bulletins. Applicants in all family-sponsored prefer ..read more

Are you considering applying for an H-1B visa to work in the United States? The H-1B visa program is a popular option for skilled foreign workers seeking employment opportunities in specialty occupations. The US Government recently issued regulations that changed some of the aspects of the application process for the H-1B visa program. Starting this year, registrations will be selected based on unique beneficiaries rather than by registration. USCIS requires registrants to provide valid passport information for each beneficiary. The passport or travel document provided must be the one the be ..read more

Garvish Immigration Law Group proudly announces the promotion of Nadia Deans Kalata to the position of Managing Attorney (effective January 1, 2024), recognizing her exceptional contributions and leadership within the firm. As Managing Attorney of Garvish Immigration Law Group, LLC, Nadia will oversee and direct our legal team, drawing upon her wealth of experience and knowledge. She will continue to represent local, national and international companies in securing global talent through Employment-based nonimmigrant visas and permanent resident cards. Nadia’s promotion reflects the collaborat ..read more

At Garvish Immigration Law Group, we are committed to ensuring a seamless and efficient immigration process for our clients. In line with this commitment, we are excited to bring you crucial insights into the recent changes implemented by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that will significantly impact the way fees are paid for certain forms filed at field offices. Background Typically, the majority of immigration benefit requests are submitted through a Lockbox or a service center. However, in specific cases, USCIS forms may be received through a local USCIS o ..read more

The February 2024 Visa Bulletin has been released by the Department of State and our team at Garvish Immigration Law Group has summarized the important changes and noteworthy items. In the February update, the Dates for Filing Chart maintain their consistency from the previous month. However, noteworthy changes are observed in the Final Action Dates Chart, particularly in certain employment-based preference categories. EB-1 worldwide continues to maintain its current status, while EB-2 Worldwide experiences a two-week advancement to November 15, 2022. In the EB-3 Professional and Skilled Wor ..read more

At Garvish Immigration Law Group, we strive to keep our clients informed about the latest developments in immigration policies and procedures. Recently, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reached the cap for additional H-2B visas made available for returning workers for the first half of fiscal year 2024. Here’s a breakdown of the key points you need to know: Cap Reached for Returning Workers The additional 20,716 H-2B visas allocated for returning workers with start dates on or before March 31, 2024, under the H-2B supplemental cap temporary final rule (FY 2024 TFR) hav ..read more

On January 30, 2024, USCIS announced a final rule aimed at strengthening the integrity of the H-1B registration process as well as reducing fraud and the potential for gaming the registration system. The objective of this new rule is to ensure that each beneficiary has the same chance of being selected, regardless of the number of registrations submitted on their behalf. Integrity measures include a beneficiary-centric selection process to ensure fairness, requiring valid passport or travel document information for beneficiaries. The initial registration period for the FY 2025 H-1B cap ..read more

The recent USCIS fee rule signifies a significant surge in immigration filing fees. Notably, the fee for H-1B petitions will increase from $460 to $780, and for L-1 petitions, it will go from $460 to $1,385. Additionally, the H-1B registration fee will increase from $10 to $215, although this adjustment will not be effective for the upcoming H-1B registration period between March 6-22. However, USCIS intends to implement the higher fee for H-1B petitions upon the commencement of cap filing on April 1, 2024. All applications filed on April 1, 2024 or after must include the new fees. This ..read more

Garvish Immigration Law Group proudly announces its receipt of the prestigious 2023 Best of Georgia Award for the second consecutive year. This accolade underscores the firm’s unwavering commitment to excellence in delivering top-tier immigration legal services to a diverse clientele, including individuals, families, and corporations. Excellence Rooted in Expertise Specializing in employment and family-based immigration cases, the firm caters to a wide spectrum of clients, including U.S. corporations, hospitals, medical practices, and multinational companies. Led by Founder Elizabeth Garvish ..read more