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July 2025 Visa Bulletin: Key Employment-Based Immigration Updates HR Needs to Know
The July 2025 Visa Bulletin brings critical updates to U.S. employment-based immigration: EB-3 priority dates advanced, Hong Kong EADs extended to 2027, and USCIS requires Final Action Dates for all filings. Here’s what HR teams need to know to stay compliant and move quickly.
Emily McIntosh
2 days ago2 min read


How to Write Immigration Offer Letter Language Without Creating Risk
Immigration comes up early in the hiring process—but the wrong offer letter language can create confusion, risk, or false expectations. This guide helps HR teams and recruiters use clear, compliant immigration language that builds trust without overpromising.
Emily McIntosh
Jun 102 min read


The I-9 Audit Checklist: How to Prepare Before You Get the Notice
I-9 audits can come without warning. This HR-friendly checklist helps you prepare before ICE shows up—covering common red flags, reverification timelines, and practical steps to ensure compliance for both domestic and visa employees.
Emily McIntosh
Jun 102 min read


The HR Middleman Problem in Immigration: Why It’s Broken and How to Fix It
When HR acts as the middleman in the immigration process, communication breaks down, anxiety builds, and strategy suffers. This article explores why the HR middleman model doesn’t work—and what a better, more empowering approach looks like for HR leaders ready to step out of the translator role.
Emily McIntosh
May 62 min read


What Immigration Teaches Us About HR Leadership—and the Skills That Stick
Immigration isn’t just paperwork—it’s a crash course in HR leadership. From managing risk to building trust, it teaches you how to lead with clarity, empathy, and resilience. This blog explores how seasoned HR professionals grow through immigration and when it’s time to step back and lead differently.
Emily McIntosh
May 62 min read


Why Immigration Feels Like a Fire Drill for HR Teams—And How to Manage Visa Deadlines
Even seasoned HR leaders find themselves scrambling over immigration deadlines—despite planning ahead. From last-minute attorney edits to travel surprises, the fire drills keep happening. This article explores why immigration feels chaotic even with systems in place, and how HR can create buffers, communicate proactively, and lead with confidence—even when the process doesn’t cooperate.
Emily McIntosh
Apr 293 min read


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


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


Next Steps After the H-1B Lottery: What HR Managers Need to Know
H-1B lottery selection? Here’s what HR needs to do next: job descriptions, travel plans, and filing types made simple.
Emily McIntosh
Apr 95 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 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: 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


In Numbers: Selection Chances in H-1B Lottery
Discover the odds of the H-1B Lottery 2024 (FY2025) and the chance to secure one of the 85,000 available seats.
Raj Singh
Nov 7, 20241 min read


Navigating the Department of State: A Guide to H-1B Renewals in the US
Here are the criteria for qualification and steps to apply for the H-1B renewal in the United States.
Emily McIntosh
Jan 11, 20242 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: 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
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