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The 2022 H1B Lottery
How the H1B Visa Lottery Works The H1B visa category is intended for highly skilled professionals who will be employed in the United States by a company with a U.S. presence. Since the demand for these types of visas is high, the USCIS relies on a lottery system to select applicants that meet the annual…
How an Iranian Immigrant Found Success in The United States
The visa process for coming to the United States can be challenging, but that doesn’t mean success stories aren’t plentiful. It would be hard to find a better example than this week’s guest, Reza Rofougaran. Reza Rofougaran is the Co-Chief Executive Officer, Founder, and Chief Technology Officer for Movandi, a privately held company that…
H1B Visas, 01 Visas, National interest waivers, and Permanent Labor Certification Greencards
With so many options available for immigrants to utilize, how do they know which visa to apply for? Once an option is chosen, new questions are opened up. It can be a confusing process, and knowing where to turn can go a long way towards ensuring a successful visa application. Kaushik Ranchod has…
H-1B cap season 2019
H1-B cap season is upon us again! That means employers and their skilled workers are seeking one of the coveted numbers in this year’s lottery. (For the basis of the H1-B program, please see our previous post on this topic.) The current administration has proposed some changes that will affect how USCIS process H1-B petitions…
Kaushik Ranchod Featured on Founders & Friends with Scott Orn
Helping Startups Navigate the H1B Visa Processs Kaushik Ranchod of the Ranchod Law Group was recently interviewed by Scott Orn. The Podcast by Kruze Consulting is an interview during which Mr. Ranchod describes the H1B Visa process for startups. During the interview, Kaushik provides insights, deadlines and best immigration practices. The Ranchod Law Group has…
9th Circuit Ct. of Appeals Refuses to Reinstate Trump’s Travel Ban
Dear Friends, Today is a historic moment. The 9th Circuit Ct. of Appeals, the first Appellate court to make a ruling on Trump’s Travel Ban, refuses to reinstate Trump’s Travel Ban. Read about the ruling here. The Travel Ban has harmed many immigrants, green card holders and even citizens. Individuals who were U.S. citizens and…
Good News for Spouses of H1B Visa Holders
H1 Holders Spouses in the U.S. under H4 status Announced Last Week: Good News for Spouses of H1 Holders At Ranchod Law, many of our clients are H1 Holders with spouses in the U.S. under H4 status. Currently, these H4 spouses are not allowed to work legally in the U.S. We at Ranchod Law see…
3 Year H1B Extension Process [[VIDEO]]
How does a person on an H1B visa get a 3-year extension? Let’s watch a short video about 3-year H1B extensions: Remember that you should consult with a qualified immigration attorney before attempting any change in your legal status. Call The Ranchod Law Group today at (916) 613-3553. Our offices are located in Sacramento, Santa…
Immigration Process for Doctors [[VIDEO]]
How do doctors immigrate to the United States? Immigration attorney Kaushik Ranchod provides an overview: Remember that you should consult with a qualified immigration attorney before attempting any change in your legal status. Call us today at (916) 613-3553. Our offices are conveniently located in Sacramento, Santa Clara and San Francisco and we remotely assist…
Can You Stay in the U.S. on a Cap Gap while H1B is Pending?
What if my OPT is set to expire before my H1B takes effect?? Cap gap to the rescue! If you studied in the U.S. in F status, you are probably familiar with OPT (Optional Practical Training), which temporarily allows you to work in the U.S. in your major area of study. Now what happens if…
H 1B Cap Numbers Analysis
Immigration Attorney in San Francisco Area Considers Latest Government H 1B Stats The latest numbers concerning H 1B applications were updated by the USCIS about one week ago. Working as an immigration attorney with many firms and individuals in the San Francisco area who have a stake in this process, I’m always interested in these…
It’s a Good Idea to Get H 1B Visa Applications In Early
San Jose Immigration Attorney Looks at New Figures in H 1B process Just a few years ago, the cap for H 1B visa applications would be reached in a few days. The H 1B visa is designed to allow U.S. employers to hire foreign workers for specific types of jobs that demand special skills, knowledge…
Immigration Attorney Looks at Latest on H1B Cap
Immigration Attorney in San Francisco Considers Prospect of Reaching H1B Cap The figures are coming in and I check them often in my San Francisco office where I serve clients all around the country as an immigration attorney. The figures pertain to H1B petitions and the caps—the 65,000 regular petition cap and 20,000 advanced degree…
Immigration Lawyer Report on the 2010 H1B Cap Report
The U.S. Congress has set limits regarding H1B petitions for those in foreign countries who want to come to the U.S. to work and for those in the U.S. with an advanced degree who want to stay in the country and work. As an immigration lawyer with offices in the Stockton and Sacramento, I am…
Questions You May be Asked in your H1B Interview
I know that most H1B applicants get nervous about their interview. As an immigration attorney in Sacramento, San Francisco and Santa Clara we work with individuals seeking employment around the U.S. Since there is a degree of uncertainty and the interview process is subjective it certainly makes sense that a certain amount of worry will…
F-1 Status and Extension of OPT
In my extensive experience as a immigration lawyer in Sacramento, I do a lot of work in the area of H1B visas. From our offices in Sacramento and Stockton, I work with applicants from all 50 states who have been in this country under a F-1 visa and who during that time have earned a…
Information on STEM OPT Extension
Working with F1 student visa holders who are applying for H 1B visas is an important part of my work as an immigration attorney. From my law office in San Francisco, I handle numerous cases including those that involve the extension of the OPT (Optional Practical Training) time for pending H 1B applicants. These applicants…
Immigration Attorney Explains How “Cap Gap” Occurs
In my law office, I work with various types of immigration cases from around the country. As an immigration attorney I find that one area that is especially active this time of year is that which involves the “cap gap.” Defining the Cap Gap The cap gap is that period of time that covers from…
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