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Illustration of a professional HR woman in a coral blazer sitting at a desk, multitasking immigration-related duties on her laptop. The scene includes documents, a clipboard, and a blue immigration book, with floating icons for calendar, ID card, and folders—representing the complex administrative tasks HR handles alongside their core responsibilities.

The Busy HR Professional’s Guide to Handling Immigration

Juggling immigration off the side of your HR desk? This guide helps you stay compliant—without losing your sanity.

Emily McIntosh

2 days ago4 min read

Flat-style digital infographic showing a concerned woman sitting at a desk with a laptop and coffee mug, accompanied by the title “When an Employee Isn’t Selected in the H-1B Lottery: What HR Should Do.” A list of five action steps appears on the right: check work authorization expiration, use STEM OPT extension if available, consider Day 1 CPT as a last resort, explore an L-1 transfer, and try again next year. The background is light beige with dark blue and mustard yellow accents.

HR Guide: What To Do When an Employee Is Not Selected in the H-1B Lottery

H-1B lottery miss? Here’s how HR can support foreign national employees—STEM OPT, CPT, green cards, and beyond.

Emily McIntosh

3 days ago4 min read

A flat-design digital graphic titled “HR Immigration Readiness Checklist” displayed on a white clipboard with a soft blue border. The checklist includes green checkmarks next to key sections like “Before the Offer,” “During Onboarding,” and “Ongoing Support.” The background features a light gray grid for structure, creating a clean and organized visual.

Immigration Readiness Checklist: What Every Hiring Team Should Know

mmigration checklist for HR, recruiters & hiring teams—avoid missteps, plan ahead, and support global talent with confidence. ✅

Emily McIntosh

Apr 93 min read

Flat-style digital infographic showing a smiling woman at a desk on the left and four key steps for HR managers to take after an employee is selected in the H-1B lottery on the right. The steps include confirming the filing type, asking about travel plans, submitting a future-facing job description, and checking OPT/STEM EAD expiration. The background is light beige with blue and warm accent colors.

Next Steps After the H-1B Lottery: What HR Managers Need to Know

H-1B lottery selection? Here’s what HR needs to do next: job descriptions, travel plans, and filing types made simple.

Emily McIntosh

Apr 95 min read

A person in a beige sweater highlights job ads in a newspaper with a pink marker on a wooden table. Cozy indoor setting.

PERM Process for Employers: Everything HR Teams Should Know Before Green Card Sponsorship

A practical guide to the PERM process for HR teams—job descriptions, recruitment, and compliance made simple.

Emily McIntosh

Apr 24 min read

Immigration 101 for Startup or Lean HR Teams

Hiring your first foreign national? This guide covers I-9s, visa tracking, key dates & best practices for startup HR teams—no tools needed.

Emily McIntosh

Apr 24 min read

Green Card Holders or Legal Permanent Residents Traveling Outside The US

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

Mar 205 min read

Travel Visa Holders (B-1, B-2, ESTA) Traveling To The US

CBP Guide: Business Visitor Visa Holders (B-1, ESTA) Traveling To The US

Here are the key recommendations for people traveling to the US on visitor visas - B-1, B-2, ESTA.

Emily McIntosh

Mar 205 min read

HR Guide to Layoffs and Compliance: H-1B, L-1, and TN Visas

HR guide to termination of H-1B, L-1 & TN workers. Learn crucial timelines, employer obligations, and how to maintain compliance.

Emily McIntosh

Mar 175 min read

HR Guide: Navigating Layoffs and Change of Status (COS): H-1B to B-1 to H-1B

Part 1 Guidance for HR Leaders Managing Layoffs of Foreign National Employees In today's dynamic workforce, HR professionals managing...

Emily McIntosh

Mar 134 min read

HR Guide: FY2026 H-1B Lottery | Trump Administration | Key Challenges, Changes & Timelines in 2025

Prepare for the FY2026 H-1B lottery under the evolving Trump administration policies. Stay informed about key changes & challenges for 2025

Raj Singh

Nov 11, 20246 min read

HR Guide: Impact of Company Acquisition on Different Visa Types and Green Cards

How a company's acquisition impacts visa types and processes: H-1B, L-1A, L-1B, TN, H-1B1, E-3, F-1, J-1, EAD, PWD, PERM, I-140 & I-485

Raj Singh

Sep 2, 202412 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

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: Revised I-9 Form to allow virtual documents inspection

Employers can alternatively virtually inspect Form I-9 documents for their employees.

Emily McIntosh

Jul 25, 20233 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

HR Guide: Health Insurance for foreign-national Employees

Employees on visas may not quite understand all the nuances of the US healthcare system and so won't think about health coverage.

Raj Singh

Apr 6, 20234 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