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Illustration of a professional woman in a navy blazer sitting at a desk with a clipboard, looking thoughtful. A speech bubble with the U.S. flag hovers above her head, and bold white text beside her reads: “Employment-Based Immigration Update 2025: What HR Needs to Know,” all set against a solid blue background.

Employment-Based Immigration Update 2025 (Q2): What HR Needs to Know

Immigration policy changes can delay start dates, impact green card timelines, or create uncertainty for your foreign national employees. This HR-focused Q2 2025 update breaks down the latest from USCIS and the DOL—what changed, why it matters, and what you should do next.

Emily McIntosh

May 273 min read

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HR’s Guide to Green Card Sponsorship Process: Building Career Paths for Foreign National Employees

Green card sponsorship isn’t just a legal process—it’s a powerful retention tool. This guide helps HR teams move beyond compliance to build trust and long-term career paths for foreign national employees. Learn how to align immigration with promotions, communicate clearly, and create a framework that supports both business goals and employee well-being. Because when immigration is done right, everyone stays—and grows—together.

Emily McIntosh

Apr 233 min read

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

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PERM Process for Employers: Everything HR Teams Should Know Before Green Card Sponsorship

A practical guide to the PERM process for HR teams—job descriptions, recruitment, and compliance made simple.

Emily McIntosh

Apr 24 min read

HR Guide to Layoffs and Compliance: H-1B, L-1, and TN Visas

HR guide to termination of H-1B, L-1 & TN workers. Learn crucial timelines, employer obligations, and how to maintain compliance.

Emily McIntosh

Mar 175 min read

HR Guide: Navigating Layoffs and Change of Status (COS): H-1B to B-1 to H-1B

Part 1 Guidance for HR Leaders Managing Layoffs of Foreign National Employees In today's dynamic workforce, HR professionals managing...

Emily McIntosh

Mar 134 min read

HR Guide: Impact of Company Acquisition on Different Visa Types and Green Cards

How a company's acquisition impacts visa types and processes: H-1B, L-1A, L-1B, TN, H-1B1, E-3, F-1, J-1, EAD, PWD, PERM, I-140 & I-485

Raj Singh

Sep 2, 202412 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

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

HR Guide: Employment Based Green Card

What are the steps of the Green Card Process? PERM, I-140 & I-485 What is the timeline for the Green Card process? 3 - 27 years

Raj Singh

Apr 26, 20227 min read

USCIS suspends Biometrics Requirements for H-4 & L-2 visas

On May 04, 2021, USCIS announced that, beginning May 17, 2021, it will suspend biometrics requirements for H-4, L-2, and certain E visas.

Emily McIntosh

May 10, 20211 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...

Emily McIntosh

Nov 18, 20202 min read

November 2020 Visa Bulletin promising for Indian & Chinese Nationals

The visa bulletins issued by the Department of State (DOS) each month are to show the availability and movement in different green card...

Raj Singh

Nov 9, 20204 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.

Emily McIntosh

Oct 19, 20202 min read

October 2020 Visa Bulletin: Impact on Indian & Chinese Nationals | Rapid Processing Expected in 2021

USCIS has announced that it would consider “Dates of Filing” chart in October for acceptance of change of status.

Satya Mishra

Sep 26, 20204 min read

USCIS Adjusts Fees to Help Meet Operational Needs

DHS is adjusting USCIS fees by a weighted average increase of 20% to help recover its operational costs starting Oct 02, 2020

Emily McIntosh

Aug 20, 20201 min read

Green Card Backlog: Things you need to know

The path to green card is complex and lengthy depending on country of birth and visa category.

Raj Singh

Jun 17, 20204 min read