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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.
May 26, 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.
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.
Apr 5, 20213 min read


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......
Mar 25, 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.
Mar 15, 20212 min read


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.
Mar 6, 20213 min read


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).
Mar 1, 20212 min read


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.
Feb 4, 20216 min read


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.
Jan 18, 20216 min read


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...
Jan 7, 20212 min read


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...
Dec 17, 20206 min read


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...
Dec 15, 20201 min read


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...
Dec 4, 20202 min read


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...
Dec 2, 20202 min read


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...
Nov 18, 20202 min read


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...
Nov 17, 20201 min read


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...
Nov 9, 20202 min read


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.
Oct 19, 20202 min read


Stricter changes to H-1B announced
Update - Dec 02, 2020 A federal judge in San Francisco on Tuesday (Dec 01, 2020) struck down this Trump administration policy. This...
Oct 12, 20203 min read


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...
Oct 10, 20204 min read
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