Emily McIntoshFeb 25 min2022 (FY 2023) H-1B Lottery TimelineUSCIS announced on January 28, 2022 that the H-1B lottery registration for 2022 (Fiscal Year 2023) will open on March 01, 2022. Details here
Raj SinghJan 196 minUltimate Guide to the 2022 H-1B Lottery & Petition ProcessesWith the lottery season fast approaching, a lot of foreign national employees are looking to understand what it takes to get through the...
Emily McIntoshDec 21, 20211 minUSCIS withdraws rule to award H-1B visa based on higher wagesThe DHS has withdrawn a rule that would allow USCIS to award H-1B visas based on higher wages.
Raj SinghOct 14, 20212 minWhat to Expect in 2022 (FY2023) H1B LotteryThe H1B Cap Lottery for the year 2022 (FY 2023) may have two rounds of lottery. The number of registration may be close to 300K.
Raj SinghAug 25, 20213 minH-1B Petition: Difference between Consular Processing & Change of StatusConsular Processing option allows the foreign national to activate the H-1B visa by getting it stamped on the passport at a US embassy.
Raj SinghJul 20, 20213 minCompliance with Electronic LCA Posting for H-1BThings an employer needs to do to maintain compliance when posting LCAs electronically. Where to post the notice? Who to notify? How long?
Raj SinghApr 8, 20213 minWhat is the LCA? H1B processLabor Condition Application (LCA) is the process where the DOL approves the salary that the employer is willing to pay the foreign employee.
Raj SinghApr 5, 20213 minWill 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.
Raj SinghMar 15, 20212 minWhat 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.
Emily McIntoshMar 6, 20213 minHow can employees track H-1B registration and lottery resultYour company's authorized point of contact will work with the immigration attorney to register you for the lottery by following these steps.
Emily McIntoshMar 6, 20212 minMistakes to avoid for H-1B Lottery RegistrationEmployer should create a Registrant account, regardless of whether you will be using an attorney or accredited representative to register.
Raj SinghJan 18, 20216 minHow to Calculate Prevailing WageHere's a step-by-step guide on how to calculate Prevailing Wage, so you can hire a foreign national employee through H-1B or Green Card.
Emily McIntoshJan 7, 20212 min2021 (FY2022) H-1B Lottery Selection will be based on Higher WagesUPDATED: Feb 04, 2021 On February 04, 2021, the Department of Homeland Security announced that it is delaying the implementation of this...
Raj SinghDec 17, 20206 minUltimate Guide to the 2021 H-1B Lottery & Petition ProcessesWith the lottery season fast approaching, a lot of foreign national employees are looking to understand what it takes to get through the...
Emily McIntoshDec 4, 20202 minThe DHS reverses Prevailing Wages for Foreign National workersThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on December 03, 2020 that in compliance to the court orders, it will change the...
Emily McIntoshNov 17, 20201 minImmigration in 2021: First 100 days of Biden AdministrationPresident-Elect Biden has pledged that in his first 100 days in office, his administration will work on immigration initiatives by...
Raj SinghNov 9, 20202 minProposed Changes to End H-1B Lottery in Favor of High-Wage JobsThe Trump Administration on Oct 28, 2020 proposed a new rule that would end the H-1B visa lottery process as we know it. This rule, if it...
Raj SinghOct 10, 20204 minNew DOL/USCIS Rule increases Prevailing Wages for H-1B and Green CardUpdate - Dec 04, 2020 On December 03, 2020 the Department of Labor has announced that they will be updating its Foreign Labor Application...
Raj SinghAug 20, 20202 minUSCIS Runs a Second H-1B Lottery: FY 2021USCIS did not receive enough petitions and runs a second lottery because the FY 2021 H-1B quota of 85,000 was not met.
Emily McIntoshMay 12, 20204 minH-1B Denial: Important things to knowH-1B denials result in companies spending more time and effort on immigration. Learn what things to avoid.