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Raj Singh
Sep 2, 202412 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
Carolina Bicudo
Jul 10, 20243 min read
HR Guide: Concurrent H-1B Employment
HR Guide for employers looking to hire foreign national employees on a concurrent H-1B visa.
Emily McIntosh
Jan 31, 20241 min read
Navigating the New H-1B Lottery: Key Changes and Timelines for 2024 (FY2025)
The H-1B lottery season is upon us. Here's all you want to know about the lottery process and beyond. We also talk about some things that...
Emily McIntosh
Nov 17, 20224 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.
Raj Singh
Jul 13, 20226 min read
HR Guide: E-3 Visa Process & Processing Times
E-3 processing times: Petitioning through USCIS: 2-4 weeks vs Applying through U.S. Consulate: 1-3 weeks or 3-10 weeks due to covid.
Emily McIntosh
Jul 6, 20225 min read
HR Guide: H-1B Transfer Process
H-1B Transfer: Can we make an offer or check with the immigration attorney first? This scenario plays out at almost every company.
Raj Singh
Aug 30, 20212 min read
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
Jul 20, 20213 min read
Compliance with Electronic LCA Posting for H-1B
Things an employer needs to do to maintain compliance when posting LCAs electronically. Where to post the notice? Who to notify? How long?
Raj Singh
May 26, 20213 min read
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.
Raj Singh
Apr 8, 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.
Raj Singh
Jan 18, 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.
Raj Singh
Dec 17, 20206 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...
Emily McIntosh
Dec 4, 20202 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...
Emily McIntosh
Dec 2, 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...
Raj Singh
Nov 9, 20202 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...
Raj Singh
Oct 10, 20204 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...
Emily McIntosh
May 12, 20204 min read
H-1B Denial: Important things to know
H-1B denials result in companies spending more time and effort on immigration. Learn what things to avoid.
Raj Singh
Apr 7, 20203 min read
Picked in the H-1B lottery. What's next?
If you are one of the 85,000 candidates who was picked up, it's a good idea to see what all things need to be done.
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