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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?
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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.
Emily McIntosh
- Mar 6, 2021
- 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.
Emily McIntosh
- Mar 1, 2021
- 2 min
Extended OPT flexibility for international students
USCIS announced on Feb 26, 2021 that they are extending flexibilities for filing I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization or EAD).
Emily McIntosh
- Feb 4, 2021
- 6 min
Consider creating a Company Policy on Immigration
Think of your company’s immigration strategy and policy as a tool to attract the best talent and stay competitive in the market.
Raj Singh
- Jan 18, 2021
- 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.
Emily McIntosh
- Jan 7, 2021
- 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...
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...
Emily McIntosh
- Dec 15, 2020
- 1 min
COVID19 Travel Alert: U.S. consulates only processing emergency visas
If you are planning to travel to your home country during the pandemic and are due for a visa stamping, you should make sure that the...
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...
Emily McIntosh
- Dec 2, 2020
- 2 min
Federal Judge Strikes Down Trump’s H-1B Visa Rules
Update (Dec 04, 2020) On December 03, 2020 the Department of Labor has announced that they will be updating its Foreign Labor Application...
Emily McIntosh
- Nov 18, 2020
- 2 min
USCIS increases Premium Processing Fee to $2500
USCIS announced on October 16, 2020 that effective October 19, 2020 the cost for Premium Processing has gone up from $1,440 to $2,500 for...
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...
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...
Emily McIntosh
- Oct 19, 2020
- 2 min
Lawsuit filed against USCIS for requiring biometrics for H-4 spouses
The H-4 EAD is the employment authorization document that the spouses receive to legally work in the U.S.
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