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CBP Guide: Work Visa Holders (H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, E-3) Traveling Outside The US
Given recent reports of increased scrutiny at the border, here are the key recommendations for work visa holders.
Emily McIntosh
5 days ago5 min read


In Numbers: Selection Chances in H-1B Lottery
Discover the odds of the H-1B Lottery 2024 (FY2025) and the chance to secure one of the 85,000 available seats.
Raj Singh
Nov 7, 20241 min read


HR Guide: Concurrent H-1B Employment
HR Guide for employers looking to hire foreign national employees on a concurrent H-1B visa.
Carolina Bicudo
Jul 10, 20243 min read


HR GUIDE: How to change status from H-1B to F-1 (Day-1 CPT)
How to switch from H-1B to Day-1 CPT program? What universities allow Day-1 CPT? Does the employer pay for Day-1 CPT?
Carolina Bicudo
Jun 13, 20243 min read


Navigating the New H-1B Lottery: Key Changes and Timelines for 2024 (FY2025)
The H-1B lottery season is upon us. Here's all you want to know about the lottery process and beyond. We also talk about some things that...
Emily McIntosh
Jan 31, 20241 min read


HR Guide: How layoffs impact Foreign National Employees' PERM process?
How layoffs impact the PERM process of foreign national employees on work visas
Raj Singh
Aug 23, 20233 min read


USCIS to run a second H-1B lottery - July, 2023 for FY2024
USCIS will run a second H-1B lottery in July - August 2023. This is a result of the lottery fraud that USCIS discovered and investigated.
Emily McIntosh
Jul 27, 20232 min read


HR Guide: Payroll Tax Withholdings for US Visa Employees (F-1, H-1B, etc.)
As an HR manager, it's important to understand the payroll tax implications for employees on student visas (F-1, J-1, M-1) versus on work...
Emily McIntosh
Jun 22, 20233 min read


2023 (FY2024) H-1B Lottery Selections Announced
Selected or Not selected in 2023 (FY2024) H-1B lottery. Let's see what option do you have and the next steps that you can take.
Emily McIntosh
Mar 28, 20233 min read


HR Guide: Mistakes to avoid - 2023 H-1B Lottery Registration
USCIS says that the two biggest errors that they see employers make are: Creating wrong type of account & Multiple entries for same employee
Emily McIntosh
Feb 28, 20232 min read


2023 (FY 2024) H-1B Lottery Timeline
USCIS announced on January 28, 2023 that the H-1B lottery registration for 2023 (Fiscal Year 2024) will open on March 01, 2023. Details here
Emily McIntosh
Jan 30, 20235 min read


HR Guide: H-1B Transfer Process
H-1B Transfer: Can we make an offer or check with the immigration attorney first? This scenario plays out at almost every company.
Emily McIntosh
Jul 6, 20225 min read


Ultimate Guide to the 2022 H-1B Lottery & Petition Processes
With the lottery season fast approaching, a lot of foreign national employees are looking to understand what it takes to get through the...
Raj Singh
Jan 19, 20226 min read


USCIS withdraws rule to award H-1B visa based on higher wages
The DHS has withdrawn a rule that would allow USCIS to award H-1B visas based on higher wages.
Emily McIntosh
Dec 21, 20211 min read


What to Expect in 2022 (FY2023) H1B Lottery
The H1B Cap Lottery for the year 2022 (FY 2023) may have two rounds of lottery. The number of registration may be close to 300K.
Raj Singh
Oct 14, 20213 min read


H-1B Petition: Difference between Consular Processing & Change of Status
Consular Processing option allows the foreign national to activate the H-1B visa by getting it stamped on the passport at a US embassy.
Raj Singh
Aug 25, 20213 min read


Compliance with Electronic LCA Posting for H-1B
Things an employer needs to do to maintain compliance when posting LCAs electronically. Where to post the notice? Who to notify? How long?
Raj Singh
Jul 20, 20213 min read


What is the LCA? H1B process
Labor Condition Application (LCA) is the process where the DOL approves the salary that the employer is willing to pay the foreign employee.
Raj Singh
Apr 8, 20213 min read


Lawsuit against USCIS by AILA about H-4 and L-2 delays
AILA files lawsuit against the DHS challenging long processing time delays for H-4 and L-2 EADs. If the lawsuit succeeds, we will see......
Emily McIntosh
Mar 25, 20213 min read


How can employees track H-1B registration and lottery result
Your company's authorized point of contact will work with the immigration attorney to register you for the lottery by following these steps.
Emily McIntosh
Mar 6, 20213 min read
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