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Raj Singh

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.

Emily McIntosh

Travel ban relaxation from Nov, 2021. What does it mean for employees on visa?

Employees on H-1B, L-1, F-1 (OPT / STEM OPT), should be able to travel with the Biden Administration easing rules from November 2021.

Raj Singh

Can an employee work while waiting for OPT or STEM OPT card?

An employee waiting on OPT (12 months) cannot start work but an employee waiting on STEM OPT (24 months extension) can continue working.

Emily McIntosh

Can I travel on visa this December?

Can I travel on H-1B/OPT/CPT in December? Employees on new/transfer H-1B will have to get visa stamped. Employees on OPT should not risk....

Raj Singh

How long can H-1B employees work from a different location without affecting their status?

An H-1B employee can work away from their work location for up to 90 calendar days without the employer needing to file a new H-1B.

Raj Singh

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.