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The U.S. Government has recently announced a significant increase in the fees for various forms of visas, including those for artists. This is the first hike in artist visa costs since 2016. The changes are set to take effect from April 1, 2024. This comprehensive report will delve into the details of these changes, their likely impact, and the reactions from various stakeholders.
The US Senate's bipartisan plan under the "National Security Agreement" to reform the H-1B visa program intends to grant work authorization for spouses and children of visa holders waiting for a "Green Card". It also aims to tackle excessive green card backlogs.
In a recent update that has caught the attention of international professionals and US companies alike, the United States has announced a huge increase in the fees for H-1B and L-1 visas, with many changes to take effect on April 1, 2024. This fee increase, is the first of its kind since 2016, will impact employers in particular.
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) recently announced a significant hike in premium processing fees, set to take effect on February 26, 2024. This decision has sparked widespread concern among immigrants, advocacy groups, and the business community, criticizing the move as a barrier to essential immigration services.
The H-1B visa is useful for skilled professionals worldwide with a job offer to gain entry to the United States. The non-immigrant work visa, the H-1B allows U.S. employers to engage skilled foreign workers in specialty occupations. Securing an H-1B visa, however, is not a straightforward process.
The transition from the Trump to the Biden Administration brought a seismic shift in U.S. immigration policy. The Biden Administration's approach to immigration has been marked by significant policy reversals, ambitious new initiatives, and an ongoing struggle to manage a complex and evolving landscape.