Immigration resources for modern teams.

The H-1B lottery provides only a 25% chance of success. HR leaders need a deterministic alternative. Our guide explains how to use the L-1B 'Blanket' petition to bypass USCIS processing delays and secure U.S. work authorization for your international employees after just one year abroad.

With H-1B lottery odds plummeting, the O-1A visa is now a critical backup plan for engineering talent. The 2022 'STEM O-1' policy guidance clarifies that standard technical achievements—like judging hackathons and earning top-tier salaries—can meet the 'extraordinary' standard. This guide provides an eligibility checklist and an HR playbook for managing O-1 requests.

USCIS just confirmed the March 4th opening for the 2026 H-1B lottery. This year brings two massive changes: a 'Weighted Selection' that favors higher wages and a $100,000 fee for consular petitions. Our guide breaks down exactly which employees are safe from the fee—and the one common travel mistake that could accidentally trigger it.

With H-1B lottery odds plummeting and new $100,000 fees looming, London is becoming HR’s new strategic lifeboat. Learn how the UK’s Scale-up Worker and Global Business Mobility visas provide a fast, deterministic alternative to the US immigration bottleneck, allowing you to retain top talent in a compatible time zone.

Are your job postings accidentally triggering a DOJ investigation? In 2026, blanket 'U.S. Citizens Only' requirements are the #1 compliance trap for HR. Learn the critical difference between lawful sponsorship policies and illegal citizenship status discrimination—and get the compliant scripts you need to reject candidates without liability.

In the 2026 H-1B season, candidates are no longer just asking for sponsorship, they are demanding specific SOC codes and Wage Level 2 classifications to game the new 'Wage-Weighted' lottery. Learn why this technical negotiation is happening and access the exact, compliant scripts HR leaders need to answer these questions without creating legal liability.

Immigration issues often reflect process gaps rather than HR oversight. This guide explains how HR teams can build immigration compliance readiness for 2026.

Germany’s employer-led immigration compliance obligations affect hiring, documentation, and workforce planning. This guide explains what HR teams must manage in 2026.

Singapore’s ONE Pass and Tech@SG updates affect how HR teams manage senior and specialised talent. This guide explains eligibility, compliance tracking, and renewal planning for 2026.

The 2026 immigration landscape has shifted from complex to restrictive, with new travel bans and visa freezes impacting nationals from over 75 countries. This operational manual for HR leaders provides a country-by-country impact matrix (Groups A, B, and C) and actionable strategies for managing at-risk talent. Learn how to navigate H-1B eligibility, handle 'discretionary' RFEs for employees inside the U.S., and mitigate the critical risks of international travel for your global workforce.

The 2026 H-1B lottery brings a massive shift: random selection is out, and wage-based weighting is in. This guide breaks down exactly how the new odds work for every wage level, how to leverage hidden exemptions for the $100,000 fee, and the strategic pivot HR leaders must make before registration begins in March.

A federal court has upheld the $100k H-1B fee ruling, confirming the administration’s authority to impose entry-based costs on certain visa applicants. Judge Beryl Howell’s H-1B decision clarifies that most employers hiring or retaining talent already in the U.S. remain protected under existing H-1B fee exemptions for 2026. This update breaks down who is impacted, how H-1B transfer fee rules remain unchanged, and why the real cost exposure is limited to specific offshore hiring scenarios.