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USICS introduced electronic filing (e-filing) for H-1B petitions in 2024, marking a significant shift towards a fully digital immigration process. E-filing is now available for certain petitions, which are filed through MyUSCIS. Envoy Global offers the ability to e-file H-1B and I-140 petitions, and sponsoring employers can work with their legal team at CIP to decide whether e-filing is recommended on a specific filing.
Benefits of electronic filing
Faster Processing Times
Avoid shipping delays and reduce manual paperwork, helping speed up case adjudication.
Immediate Receipt Notices
Get confirmation that your case has been received, reducing uncertainty.
Environmentally Friendly Option
Eliminate paper use and mailing waste.
No Risk of Mailing Delays or Lost Packages
Eliminate errors and inefficiency associated with physical submissions.
Future-Proof
USCIS is gradually transitioning to complete electronic filing. Starting now will ensure you're well-prepared for this change. Learn more about USCIS's plans to require electronic filing for certain petitions.
A seamless integration
Single Platform for All Data
No need to check multiple systems — receipt and approval notices, as well as updates are automatically reflected in the Envoy Global Platform.
Automated Case Tracking & Notifications
The Envoy Global Platform continuously syncs with the myUSCIS website to notify you of updates.
Streamlined Experience for Employers & Employees
Employers and employees receive proactive updates, reducing uncertainty and improving communication.
Error Prevention & Compliance
Built-in checks help ensure forms are error-free, reducing the risk of delays or rejections.
Enabling e-filing for cases
If sponsored employers are interested in e-filing a new or eligible active case, contact the legal team at CIP or your Account Management team. Employees can request that a case be e-filed, with the approval of their employer and guidance from the legal team at CIP. There can be limitations to e-filing depending on the nature of the case.
Sponsored employers can also enable e-filing as the default filing method on their Envoy Global account. To enable e-filing, Company Administrators should follow these steps:
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Verify your myUSCIS account is linked to your Attorney’s myUSCIS account. Please note that your CIP
Attorney’s myUSCIS email may be different than their normal email address; verify it is the correct one before linking. Learn how to link and register representatives to your myUSCIS account.If you have previously registered Cap cases in the Envoy Global platform, your account should already be linked.
- Verify that your company name in your myUSCIS account matches your company name in the Envoy Global platform. This is imperative to integrating your e-filing and Envoy Global experience. Learn more about how to verify this information.
- Enable e-filing on your Envoy Global Company Administration page