Areas of Expertise
Merit Based Visa
The merit based visa, created in the fifth year after enactment, awards points to individuals based on their education, employment, length of residence in the US, and other considerations. Those individuals with the most points earn the visas. Those who access the merit based pathway to earn their visa are expected to be talented individuals, individuals in our worker programs and individuals with family here. 120,000 visas will be available per year based on merit. The number would increase by 5% per year if demand exceeds supply in any year where unemployment is under 8.5%. There will be a maximum cap of 250,000 visas.
January 25, 2021
February 2021 Visa BulletinSubsequent to the issuance of the February 2021 Visa Bulletin USCIS has informed prospective applicants of which chart to reference when…More
January 22, 2021
Summary of Biden Executive Orders on ImmigrationOn January 20, 2021, shortly after his swearing in, President Joseph R. Biden took swift action to revise Trump-era immigration…More
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