The USCIS rescinded a 2000 memo (“Way Memo”) regarding H1B petitions for computer programmers. It clarified the requirements for specialty occupation computer programmers.

This article covers the Velarde Memo on H1B licensure for beneficiaries seeking to practice a health care occupation. It covers unrestricted extendable licenses.

This article examines the new regulations for H1B petitions for H1B nonimmigrants who lack a requisite license, including the “fully perform the duties of the occupation” requirement.

This article discusses when an H1B petition is approvable for an alien with a temporary license when licensure is required for the position for which H1B status is sought.

The USCIS adopted the Matter of T-O-S-U- as binding policy. It elaborates requirements for qualifying as a physician of national or international renown for H1B petition purposes.

DOD project aliens may obtain H1B2 status as cooperative research and development workers. H1B2 aliens must meet similar requirements to H1B specialty occupation workers.