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Nov 10, 20214 min read

House Reconciliation Bill - How new immigration measures may impact you, your company/employees?

The house committee is considering voting on the reconciliation bill that entails possible changes to immigration process and costs.

Oct 14, 20213 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.

Sep 20, 20212 min read

Travel ban relaxation from Nov, 2021. What does it mean for employees on visa?

Employees on H-1B, L-1, F-1 (OPT / STEM OPT), should be able to travel with the Biden Administration easing rules from November 2021.

Sep 15, 20212 min read

Can an employee work while waiting for OPT or STEM OPT card?

An employee waiting on OPT (12 months) cannot start work but an employee waiting on STEM OPT (24 months extension) can continue working.

Sep 9, 20213 min read

Can I travel on visa this December?

Can I travel on H-1B/OPT/CPT in December? Employees on new/transfer H-1B will have to get visa stamped. Employees on OPT should not risk....

Aug 30, 20212 min read

How long can H-1B employees work from a different location without affecting their status?

An H-1B employee can work away from their work location for up to 90 calendar days without the employer needing to file a new H-1B.

Aug 25, 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.