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Naviguer dans les changements de la saison des plafonds H-1B pour l'année fiscale 2025
Kris Quadros-Ragar • Apr 04, 2024
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Les États-Unis ont conclu la phase initiale d'enregistrement pour la saison de plafonnement H-1B de l'année fiscale 2025, qui se terminera le 25 mars 2024 à midi, heure de l'Est, après une prolongation de trois jours.
Selon un communiqué des services américains de citoyenneté et d'immigration (USCIS), l'agence commencera bientôt la sélection aléatoire des bénéficiaires à partir des enregistrements correctement soumis. Ces sélections devraient permettre d'atteindre les allocations numériques pour le plafond H-1B de l'année fiscale 2025, y compris l'exemption du plafond pour les masters. Une fois sélectionnés, les requérants potentiels seront informés de leur éligibilité à déposer une requête H-1B soumise au plafond pour les bénéficiaires choisis.
À compter du 1er avril 2024, l'USCIS a modifié le lieu de dépôt des pétitions H-1B et H-1B1 (HSC) du formulaire I-129. Toutes les demandes sur papier doivent désormais être déposées dans les lockbox de l'USCIS, et non plus dans les centres de service. Cette directive s'applique universellement aux demandes H-1B plafonnées, non plafonnées et exemptées de plafonnement. Les adresses postales spécifiquement désignées pour les dossiers H-1B cap peuvent être consultées sur la page Form I-129 Direct Filing Addresses (Adresses de dépôt direct). L'USCIS a émis un avertissement clair concernant les pétitions reçues dans ses centres de service le ou après le 1er avril 2024. Ces demandes seront rejetées d'emblée, sans aucun délai de grâce.
Parallèlement à ces ajustements procéduraux, l'USCIS a introduit de nouveaux frais et une édition révisée du formulaire I-129, à compter du 1er avril 2024. Dorénavant, les demandes dont le cachet de la poste est daté de cette date ou d'une date ultérieure devront respecter les frais mis à jour et utiliser la dernière édition du formulaire I-129. L'USCIS se référera à la date du cachet de la poste pour déterminer la version correcte du formulaire et les frais applicables.
Si vous envisagez de déposer une demande de visa H-1B ou si vous avez des questions, n'hésitez pas à prendre rendez-vous avec l'un de nos avocats expérimentés. Nous sommes là pour vous aider.
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The U.S. Constitution protects all immigrants, including undocumented immigrants while participating in protests in the U.S. Here is a list of some of the rights covered in the U.S. constitution to consider when you are participating in protests: Right to free speech. The First Amendment prohibits the government from restricting your right to free speech. People have the right to participate in protests, marches, and demonstrations. Right to be free from retaliation. The First Amendment prohibits the government from retaliating against you for exercising your rights such as your right to free speech. Right to remain silent. The Fifth Amendment protects you from self-incrimination and provides the right to remain silent. Right against unreasonable search and seizure. The Fourth Amendment protects you against unreasonable searches and seizures. Right to speak to a lawyer. If you are arrested or detained, you have the right to speak to a lawyer. Keep in mind, if you are undocumented and you are participating in protests, you are at higher risk of being detained by immigration officials if they are present at the protest. If you are undocumented make sure you have a plan in place if you are arrested or detained by law enforcement or immigration officials. It is important to take precautions and if you are arrested or detained you should contact an attorney immediately. If you have questions, please schedule a consultation with one of our experienced attorneys and we will be more than happy to assist you.
The latest policy alert, PA-2024-05, issued by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) on March 21, 2024, brings revisions to the USCIS Policy Manual, specifically focusing on expediting requests. These updates aim to simplify and elucidate the process for applicants, particularly those facing emergencies or urgent humanitarian needs. The primary goal is to make it easier for applicants to understand how to request expedited processing for their various submissions, including applications, petitions, appeals, or motions, especially in cases concerning government interests or urgent situations. While USCIS has historically permitted immigration benefit seekers to request expedited application processing in specific circumstances, the process has frequently been perceived as unclear, with decisions made arbitrarily on a case-by-case basis. The recent update seeks to rectify this by providing clarity and uniformity to the process and establishing explicit criteria and documentation standards. In order to request expedited processing, applicants need to adhere to a more defined procedure. This involves submitting thorough documentation and illustrating the urgency or government relevance of their case. The recent update also explains how USCIS reviews these requests, offering applicants a better grasp of the process. The update introduces special measures for speeding up the processing of Form I-131 (Application for Travel Document) in emergency situations. This acknowledges the urgent need for certain applicants to travel. The policy also acknowledges that expedited requests may be evaluated if there is evident USCIS error, aiming to uphold fairness and accountability within the processing system. These changes aim to make the expedited request process more transparent and understandable for applicants and their representatives. In summary, USCIS's revision regarding expedited requests signifies a notable advancement in rendering the immigration process more transparent and attentive to applicants' requirements. By comprehending these updated guidelines, applicants and their representatives can more effectively navigate the expedited request procedure, ensuring that urgent cases receive due consideration. If you believe you qualify for expedited processing under the recent USCIS policy updates, feel free to contact our office, and we will be more than happy to assist you. FONT : https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-1-part-a-chapter-5
As of April 1, 2024, USCIS has instituted an inflation adjustment to immigration application filing fees . These fee increases apply to a majority of the different application types, including family-based, non-immigrant, and immigrant petitions. As a part of these fee increases, USCIS has also instituted a new program designed to provide funding to the United States’ Asylum Program, in order to better address the massive backlog of pending asylum claims currently waiting to be adjudicated. Unfortunately, these changes have led to confusion among petitioners for when they are required to pay the Asylum Program Fee, and when they may qualify for a 50% or complete exemption from the fee. The Asylum Program Fee is required to be submitted by employers in all I-129 and I-140 petitions filed on or after April 1, 2024. The Asylum Program Fee is $600, however, certain exemptions apply . Small employers , defined as having 25 or fewer total employees, qualify for a reduction of the Asylum Program Fee, but are still required to submit a reduced fee of $300. Individual petitioners, or self-petitions, such as in the case of an EB-2 National Interest Waiver, are considered small employers for the purpose of the Asylum Program Fee and are also required to submit the reduced $300 fee. Non-profit organizations are exempted from the Asylum Program fee and are not required to submit any additional funds with the ordinary I-129 or I-140 filing fee. In addition, non-profits qualify for a 50% reduction of the ordinary filing fee in certain types of applications, bringing the overall filing fee burden down substantially for non-profit organizations. With these changes to USCIS’ filing fee schedule, USCIS is hoping for significant improvements to efficiency and processing for pending asylum applicants. If you or your petitioning organization need any assistance in preparing an application for an immigration benefit, including ensuring proper compliance with the new fee requirements, our office is ready and waiting to help!