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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
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Emily McIntosh
- Nov 17, 2022
- 4 min
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
- Oct 11, 2022
- 4 min
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.
Raj Singh
- Aug 4, 2022
- 8 min
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.
Emily McIntosh
- Jul 6, 2022
- 5 min
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.
Raj Singh
- Jun 30, 2022
- 5 min
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.
Raj Singh
- Jan 19, 2022
- 6 min
Ultimate Guide to the 2022 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...
Raj Singh
- Jan 3, 2022
- 3 min
Interview Waiver for Work & Student Visas: Things to know
U.S. embassies are temporarily authorized to waive visa interviews for H-1B, H-3, L, O, P, Q, F, M and J visas. What does this mean for you?
Emily McIntosh
- Dec 21, 2021
- 1 min
USCIS withdraws rule to award H-1B visa based on higher wages
The DHS has withdrawn a rule that would allow USCIS to award H-1B visas based on higher wages.
Raj Singh
- Nov 10, 2021
- 4 min
House Reconciliation Bill - How new immigration measures may impact you, your company/employees?
The house committee is considering voting on the reconciliation bill that entails possible changes to immigration process and costs.
Emily McIntosh
- Sep 9, 2021
- 3 min
Can I travel on visa this December?
Can I travel on H-1B/OPT/CPT in December? Employees on new/transfer H-1B will have to get visa stamped. Employees on OPT should not risk....
Raj Singh
- Aug 30, 2021
- 2 min
How long can H-1B employees work from a different location without affecting their status?
An H-1B employee can work away from their work location for up to 90 calendar days without the employer needing to file a new H-1B.
Raj Singh
- Aug 25, 2021
- 3 min
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.
Raj Singh
- Jul 20, 2021
- 3 min
Compliance with Electronic LCA Posting for H-1B
Things an employer needs to do to maintain compliance when posting LCAs electronically. Where to post the notice? Who to notify? How long?
Raj Singh
- Jun 10, 2021
- 2 min
USCIS Updates Policy to Improve Immigration
USCIS improves RFE and NOID rules
and increases the validity period for EAD to 2 years. New rules will benefit H-1B employees.
Raj Singh
- May 26, 2021
- 3 min
Returning to office or Going remote? Consider H-1B Compliance
LCA compliance must be considered when allowing foreign national employees to work from a location of their choice.
Raj Singh
- Apr 8, 2021
- 3 min
What is the LCA? H1B process
Labor Condition Application (LCA) is the process where the DOL approves the salary that the employer is willing to pay the foreign employee.
Raj Singh
- Apr 5, 2021
- 3 min
Will there be a second H-1B Lottery?
There may NOT be a second H1B lottery this year. Here's why there was a second lottery last year and why there might not be one this year.
Emily McIntosh
- Mar 25, 2021
- 3 min
Lawsuit against USCIS by AILA about H-4 and L-2 delays
AILA files lawsuit against the DHS challenging long processing time delays for H-4 and L-2 EADs. If the lawsuit succeeds, we will see......
Raj Singh
- Mar 15, 2021
- 2 min
What are my chances of H1B Lottery Selection in 2021 (Cap Year 2022)?
USCIS got 275K applications last year. Employees with an advanced degree from the U.S. have about 39% chance of selection at the lottery.
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