H-1B Petition

A flat-design digital graphic titled “HR Immigration Readiness Checklist” displayed on a white clipboard with a soft blue border. The checklist includes green checkmarks next to key sections like “Before the Offer,” “During Onboarding,” and “Ongoing Support.” The background features a light gray grid for structure, creating a clean and organized visual.

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

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.

Emily McIntosh

Apr 95 min read

Green Card Holders or Legal Permanent Residents Traveling Outside The US

CBP Guide: Work Visa Holders (H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, E-3) Traveling Outside The US

Given recent reports of increased scrutiny at the border, here are the key recommendations for work visa holders.

Emily McIntosh

Mar 205 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: 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

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

HR Guide: Payroll Tax Withholdings for US Visa Employees (F-1, H-1B, etc.)

As an HR manager, it's important to understand the payroll tax implications for employees on student visas (F-1, J-1, M-1) versus on work...

Emily McIntosh

Jun 22, 20233 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.

Emily McIntosh

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

Emily McIntosh

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

Emily McIntosh

Jan 30, 20235 min read

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.

Emily McIntosh

Jul 6, 20225 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...

Raj Singh

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.

Emily McIntosh

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.

Raj Singh

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.

Raj Singh

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?

Raj Singh

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.

Raj Singh

Apr 8, 20213 min read