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Is This a New Role or a Promotion? Why It Matters for H-1B Promotion Rules
Not all promotions are safe for visa-holding employees. This article explains how job title or duty changes can trigger H-1B or green card filing requirements—and gives HR a checklist to avoid costly immigration missteps.
Emily McIntosh
Jun 173 min read


H-1B Remote Work Compliance: What HR Needs to Know About Locations, Amendments, and Risk
Where your visa employees work matters. This article breaks down what HR teams need to know about H-1B remote work compliance, when amendments are required, and how to proactively track location changes with a simple disclosure form.
Emily McIntosh
Jun 173 min read


H-1B Address Change Travel Rules: What HR Needs to Know During Cap Season
During H-1B cap season, even simple actions like changing an address or booking international travel can delay or derail a case. This article outlines the key risks HR teams should flag early—plus practical tips for keeping employees informed and petitions on track.
Emily McIntosh
Jun 103 min read


HR’s Guide to Green Card Sponsorship Process: Building Career Paths for Foreign National Employees
Green card sponsorship isn’t just a legal process—it’s a powerful retention tool. This guide helps HR teams move beyond compliance to build trust and long-term career paths for foreign national employees. Learn how to align immigration with promotions, communicate clearly, and create a framework that supports both business goals and employee well-being. Because when immigration is done right, everyone stays—and grows—together.
Emily McIntosh
Apr 233 min read


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
Apr 154 min read


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
Apr 144 min read


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


Next Steps After the H-1B Lottery: What HR Managers Need to Know
H-1B lottery selection? Here’s what HR needs to do next: job descriptions, travel plans, and filing types made simple.
Emily McIntosh
Apr 95 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: Navigating Layoffs and Change of Status (COS): H-1B to B-1 to H-1B
Part 1 Guidance for HR Leaders Managing Layoffs of Foreign National Employees In today's dynamic workforce, HR professionals managing...
Emily McIntosh
Mar 134 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: Impact of Company Acquisition on Different Visa Types and Green Cards
How a company's acquisition impacts visa types and processes: H-1B, L-1A, L-1B, TN, H-1B1, E-3, F-1, J-1, EAD, PWD, PERM, I-140 & I-485
Raj Singh
Sep 2, 202412 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
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