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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.

Jul 13, 20226 min read

HR Guide: E-3 Visa Process & Processing Times

E-3 processing times: Petitioning through USCIS: 2-4 weeks vs Applying through U.S. Consulate: 1-3 weeks or 3-10 weeks due to covid.

Jul 6, 20225 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.

Dec 17, 20206 min read

Ultimate Guide to the 2021 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...

Nov 18, 20202 min read

USCIS increases Premium Processing Fee to $2500

USCIS announced on October 16, 2020 that effective October 19, 2020 the cost for Premium Processing has gone up from $1,440 to $2,500 for...

Oct 19, 20202 min read

Lawsuit filed against USCIS for requiring biometrics for H-4 spouses

The H-4 EAD is the employment authorization document that the spouses receive to legally work in the U.S.

Jun 2, 20201 min read

USCIS: Premium Processing to become available in stages

USCIS announced that it plans to restart the Premium Processing for Forms I-129 and eligible Forms I-140