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F-1

Apr 8
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
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.

What are my chances of H1B Lottery Selection in 2021 (Cap Year 2022)?

Raj Singh

Mar 15
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.

How can employees track H-1B registration and lottery result

Emily McIntosh

Mar 6
3 min

How can employees track H-1B registration and lottery result

Your company's authorized point of contact will work with the immigration attorney to register you for the lottery by following these steps.

Mistakes to avoid for H-1B Lottery Registration

Emily McIntosh

Mar 6
2 min

Mistakes to avoid for H-1B Lottery Registration

Employer should create a Registrant account, regardless of whether you will be using an attorney or accredited representative to register.

Raj Singh

Jan 18
6 min

How to Calculate Prevailing Wage

Here'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.

2021 (FY2022) H-1B Lottery Selection will be based on Higher Wages

Emily McIntosh

Jan 7
2 min

2021 (FY2022) H-1B Lottery Selection will be based on Higher Wages

UPDATED: Feb 04, 2021 On February 04, 2021, the Department of Homeland Security announced that it is delaying the implementation of this...

Ultimate Guide to the 2021 H-1B Lottery & Petition Processes

Raj Singh

Dec 17, 2020
6 min

Ultimate Guide to the 2021 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...

The DHS reverses Prevailing Wages for Foreign National workers

Emily McIntosh

Dec 4, 2020
2 min

The DHS reverses Prevailing Wages for Foreign National workers

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on December 03, 2020 that in compliance to the court orders, it will change the...

Immigration in 2021: First 100 days of Biden Administration

Emily McIntosh

Nov 17, 2020
1 min

Immigration in 2021: First 100 days of Biden Administration

President-Elect Biden has pledged that in his first 100 days in office, his administration will work on immigration initiatives by...

Proposed Changes to End H-1B Lottery in Favor of High-Wage Jobs

Raj Singh

Nov 9, 2020
2 min

Proposed Changes to End H-1B Lottery in Favor of High-Wage Jobs

The 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...

New DOL/USCIS Rule increases Prevailing Wages for H-1B and Green Card

Raj Singh

Oct 10, 2020
4 min

New DOL/USCIS Rule increases Prevailing Wages for H-1B and Green Card

Update - Dec 04, 2020 On December 03, 2020 the Department of Labor has announced that they will be updating its Foreign Labor Application...

Raj Singh

Aug 20, 2020
2 min

USCIS Runs a Second H-1B Lottery: FY 2021

USCIS did not receive enough petitions and runs a second lottery because the FY 2021 H-1B quota of 85,000 was not met.

Emily McIntosh

May 12, 2020
4 min

H-1B Denial: Important things to know

H-1B denials result in companies spending more time and effort on immigration. Learn what things to avoid.

Emily McIntosh

Apr 21, 2020
3 min

President Trump's Executive Order: Suspend Legal Immigration

Update April 23, 2020 | 12:05PM (CST) President Trump signed the executive order. As it stands, the order - Is valid for 60 days Only...

Satya Mishra

Apr 6, 2020
2 min

H-1B Lottery by the Numbers

Let's look at the FY2021 lottery that just concluded.

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