Employment-Based Immigration

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

3 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

4 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

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

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: 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

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

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

Jan 11, 20242 min read

New Change: USCIS Increases H-1B, L-1, and Other Work Visa Premium Processing Fees

USCIS raises Premium Processing fee for H-1B, L-1A, L-1B and other work visas.

Emily McIntosh

Jan 10, 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

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

May 25, 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: When to file H-1B Amendment?

Foreign national employee's H-1B is bound by the work address and job role. Any change in one of these variables, requires H-1B amendment.

Emily McIntosh

Nov 17, 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.

Emily McIntosh

Oct 11, 20224 min read