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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
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Raj Singh
Nov 71 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.
Emily McIntosh
Jan 112 min read
Navigating the Department of State: A Guide to H-1B Renewals in the US
Here are the criteria for qualification and steps to apply for the H-1B renewal in the United States.
Emily McIntosh
Jul 25, 20233 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
May 25, 20232 min read
HR Guide: In-Person/Physical I-9 Verification Requirements for Remote Employees
What's changing? U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced on May 04, 2023, that they will allow employers until Aug 30,...
Emily McIntosh
Apr 28, 20234 min read
HR Guide: B-1 Visa & Risk Assessment
B-1 visa is for foreign nationals who want to travel to the US for business purposes. This article talks about requirements and exemptions.
Emily McIntosh
Feb 28, 20232 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
Oct 11, 20224 min read
HR Guide: Letting go of Foreign National Employees | H-1B Layoff
If laid off, foreign national employees have a limited time to either find a job or change status, or they risk running out of status.
Raj Singh
Sep 16, 20225 min read
HR Guide: I-9 Verification & Reverification for Foreign National Employees
Employers should track the work authorization expiration dates for their foreign national employees and reverify I-9 forms.
Raj Singh
Sep 1, 20226 min read
HR Guide: Max-Out Date and Its Implications
Work visas like the H-1B, L-1A and L-1B have a maximum term limit after which the employer cannot extend their visa. Here's how to calculate
Emily McIntosh
Aug 18, 20225 min read
HR Guide: I-94 tracking, extension, and implications on visa status
Employers & Foreign National Employees should track the "Admit Until Date" on I-9: how to track, extend and update immigration visa status.
Raj Singh
Aug 4, 20228 min read
HR Guide: Needs & Expectations of Foreign National Employees
All foreign national candidates don't have the same needs and expectations. Their needs change as they progress through immigration.
Raj Singh
Jun 30, 20225 min read
HR Guide: I've been made responsible for immigration. Now what?
Almost all the people leaders that we talk to, got immigration added to their repertoire because there was no one else to handle it.
Raj Singh
Jan 3, 20223 min read
Interview Waiver for Work & Student Visas: Things to know
U.S. embassies are temporarily authorized to waive visa interviews for H-1B, H-3, L, O, P, Q, F, M and J visas. What does this mean for you?
Emily McIntosh
Dec 21, 20211 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.
Raj Singh
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.
Emily McIntosh
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....
Raj Singh
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.
Raj Singh
Jun 10, 20212 min read
USCIS Updates Policy to Improve Immigration
USCIS improves RFE and NOID rules
and increases the validity period for EAD to 2 years. New rules will benefit H-1B employees.
Raj Singh
May 26, 20213 min read
Returning to office or Going remote? Consider H-1B Compliance
LCA compliance must be considered when allowing foreign national employees to work from a location of their choice.
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