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LCA Compliance for Remote Employees: Three Gaps That Still Catch HR Off Guard
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.
Emily McIntosh
Jul 82 min read


How to Prepare for DOL Site Visits for H-1B Employers and Compliance Audit Preparation
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.
Emily McIntosh
Jul 13 min read


H-1B Remote Work Compliance: What HR Needs to Know About Locations, Amendments, and Risk
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.
Emily McIntosh
Jun 173 min read


HR Crisis Management Skills: What Air Traffic Controllers Can Teach Us
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.
Emily McIntosh
Jun 32 min read


Evaluating Your Immigration Partner: A Practical HR Guide for Better Support
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.
Emily McIntosh
May 133 min read


The Busy HR Professional’s Guide to Handling Immigration
Juggling immigration off the side of your HR desk? This guide helps you stay compliant—without losing your sanity.
Emily McIntosh
Apr 154 min read


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


Immigration 101 for Startup or Lean HR Teams
Hiring your first foreign national? This guide covers I-9s, visa tracking, key dates & best practices for startup HR teams—no tools needed.
Emily McIntosh
Apr 24 min read


TRAVEL WARNING: CBP Detainments Rising — Travel Risk Elevated to MODERATE
Due to recent reports of increased detainments at U.S. borders, the risk associated with travel has been elevated to high.
Emily McIntosh
Mar 253 min read


CBP Guide: Work Visa Holders (H-1B, L-1, O-1, TN, E-3) Traveling Outside The US
Given recent reports of increased scrutiny at the border, here are the key recommendations for work visa holders.
Emily McIntosh
Mar 205 min read


CBP Guide: Business Visitor Visa Holders (B-1, ESTA) Traveling To The US
Here are the key recommendations for people traveling to the US on visitor visas - B-1, B-2, ESTA.
Emily McIntosh
Mar 205 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: FY2026 H-1B Lottery | Trump Administration | Key Challenges, Changes & Timelines in 2025
Prepare for the FY2026 H-1B lottery under the evolving Trump administration policies. Stay informed about key changes & challenges for 2025
Raj Singh
Nov 11, 20246 min read


HR Guide: Concurrent H-1B Employment
HR Guide for employers looking to hire foreign national employees on a concurrent H-1B visa.
Carolina Bicudo
Jul 10, 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: Revised I-9 Form to allow virtual documents inspection
Employers can alternatively virtually inspect Form I-9 documents for their employees.
Emily McIntosh
Jul 25, 20233 min read


HR Guide: Payroll Tax Withholdings for US Visa Employees (F-1, H-1B, etc.)
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...
Emily McIntosh
Jun 22, 20233 min read


HR Guide: In-Person/Physical I-9 Verification Requirements for Remote Employees
What's changing? U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced on May 04, 2023, that they will allow employers until Aug 30,...
Emily McIntosh
May 25, 20232 min read


HR Guide: When to file H-1B Amendment?
Foreign national employee's H-1B is bound by the work address and job role. Any change in one of these variables, requires H-1B amendment.
Emily McIntosh
Nov 17, 20224 min read


HR Guide: Letting go of Foreign National Employees | H-1B Layoff
If laid off, foreign national employees have a limited time to either find a job or change status, or they risk running out of status.
Emily McIntosh
Oct 11, 20224 min read
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