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Nov 116 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

Jul 103 min read

HR Guide: Concurrent H-1B Employment

HR Guide for employers looking to hire foreign national employees on a concurrent H-1B visa.

Jun 123 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?

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.

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

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.

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.

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.