Monthly Archives: February 2014

What is H-1B Cap Gap Coverage and Do I Qualify?

During H-1B cap season, it is important for F-1 students to understand how the “cap” impacts their ability to change status to H-1B in the US, to continue working on Optional Practical Training (OPT), and to stay in the US prior to H-1B status beginning. Fortunately, USCIS has provided a regulation to assist with these… Read more »

Mexican Nationals Applying for TN Have Process Streamlined

A final rule published February 10, 2014 by US Department of State eliminates the need for Mexican national TN applicants to petition for a TN in the United States first. This is a significant benefit because it allows the TN applicant to just apply directly to the Consulate and save time and money by bypassing… Read more »