Unannounced visits are stressful. This immigration site visit HR guide explains who may show up (DOL/FDNS, SEVP, ICE), what they check, and exactly what HR should do. Get checklists for PAFs, I-9s, and STEM OPT plans, a first-responder script, a step-by-step response plan, and a quick training outline for managers and reception.

A people first guide to immigration HR best practices. Set one intake and owner, keep one thread, run weekly triage, and use plain scripts that calm employees and managers.

A plain-language I-9 reverification HR checklist for 2025–2026. Know what to reverify (and what not to), run a 60–30–0 timeline, use the remote I-9 steps, and keep work authorization tracking on schedule with monthly sweeps, manager messages, and clear escalations.

Hybrid work gave employees flexibility but created blind spots for HR. When it comes to LCA compliance, even a short-term move can trigger audits, amendments, or worse. This article breaks down the three gaps that still catch seasoned HR leaders off guard—and what to put in place so you’re not cleaning up after risk you didn’t see coming.

Surprise site visits from the U.S. Department of Labor are becoming more common for employers sponsoring H-1B and PERM cases. This article walks HR teams through what to expect during a DOL site visit, what documents to have ready, and how to stay compliant, so you’re never caught off guard.

Where your visa employees work matters. This article breaks down what HR teams need to know about H-1B remote work compliance, when amendments are required, and how to proactively track location changes with a simple disclosure form.

HR professionals face high-stakes situations every day—from visa denials to policy changes—and need more than empathy to lead through them. This article breaks down what HR can learn from air traffic controllers, offering practical tools, mental models, and crisis planning strategies to help you stay composed and proactive when the pressure hits.

Just because your immigration attorney responds eventually doesn’t mean you’re getting the support you deserve. This article gives HR leaders a clear checklist for evaluating their immigration partner—and tools to advocate for better communication, visibility, and trust.

Juggling immigration off the side of your HR desk? This guide helps you stay compliant—without losing your sanity.

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

Hiring your first foreign national? This guide covers I-9s, visa tracking, key dates & best practices for startup HR teams—no tools needed.

Due to recent reports of increased detainments at U.S. borders, the risk associated with travel has been elevated to high.

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

Here are the key recommendations for people traveling to the US on visitor visas - B-1, B-2, ESTA.

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

Prepare for the FY2026 H-1B lottery under the evolving Trump administration policies. Stay informed about key changes & challenges for 2025

HR Guide for employers looking to hire foreign national employees on a concurrent H-1B visa.

How layoffs impact the PERM process of foreign national employees on work visas

Employers can alternatively virtually inspect Form I-9 documents for their employees.

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...