H-1B Lottery

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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.

H-1B

Jun 173 min read

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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.

H-1B

Jun 173 min read

Black background graphic with bold white text that reads: “Address changes and international travel can delay or derail H-1B cases.” A white triangle with an exclamation mark icon reinforces the warning. Designed to alert HR professionals about key risks during H-1B cap season.

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.

H-1B

Jun 103 min read

Flat-style digital infographic showing a concerned woman sitting at a desk with a laptop and coffee mug, accompanied by the title “When an Employee Isn’t Selected in the H-1B Lottery: What HR Should Do.” A list of five action steps appears on the right: check work authorization expiration, use STEM OPT extension if available, consider Day 1 CPT as a last resort, explore an L-1 transfer, and try again next year. The background is light beige with dark blue and mustard yellow accents.

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.

H-1B

Apr 144 min read

Flat-style digital infographic showing a smiling woman at a desk on the left and four key steps for HR managers to take after an employee is selected in the H-1B lottery on the right. The steps include confirming the filing type, asking about travel plans, submitting a future-facing job description, and checking OPT/STEM EAD expiration. The background is light beige with blue and warm accent colors.

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.

H-1B

Apr 95 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

H-1B

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.

H-1B

Nov 7, 20241 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...

H-1B

Jan 31, 20241 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.

H-1B

Jul 27, 20232 min read

2023 (FY2024) H-1B Lottery Selections Announced

Selected or Not selected in 2023 (FY2024) H-1B lottery. Let's see what option do you have and the next steps that you can take.

H-1B LOTTERY

Mar 28, 20233 min read

HR Guide: Mistakes to avoid - 2023 H-1B Lottery Registration

USCIS says that the two biggest errors that they see employers make are: Creating wrong type of account & Multiple entries for same employee

H-1B

Feb 28, 20232 min read

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

H-1B

Jan 30, 20235 min read

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...

H-1B

Jan 19, 20226 min read

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.

H-1B

Dec 21, 20211 min read

What to Expect in 2022 (FY2023) H1B Lottery

The H1B Cap Lottery for the year 2022 (FY 2023) may have two rounds of lottery. The number of registration may be close to 300K.

H-1B LOTTERY

Oct 14, 20213 min read

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.

HR INSIGHTS

Aug 25, 20213 min read

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?

H-1B

Jul 20, 20213 min read

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.

H-1B

Apr 8, 20213 min read

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.

H-1B

Apr 5, 20213 min read

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.

COVID-19

Mar 15, 20212 min read