Legal Immigration

Illustration of a professional HR woman in a coral blazer sitting at a desk, multitasking immigration-related duties on her laptop. The scene includes documents, a clipboard, and a blue immigration book, with floating icons for calendar, ID card, and folders—representing the complex administrative tasks HR handles alongside their core responsibilities.

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

2 days ago4 min read

Flat-style digital infographic showing a smiling woman at a desk on the left and four key steps for HR managers to take after an employee is selected in the H-1B lottery on the right. The steps include confirming the filing type, asking about travel plans, submitting a future-facing job description, and checking OPT/STEM EAD expiration. The background is light beige with blue and warm accent colors.

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

Green Card Holders or Legal Permanent Residents Traveling Outside The US

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

Travel Visa Holders (B-1, B-2, ESTA) Traveling To The US

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

HR Guide: B-1 Visa & Risk Assessment

B-1 visa is for foreign nationals who want to travel to the US for business purposes. This article talks about requirements and exemptions.

Emily McIntosh

Apr 28, 20234 min read

HR Guide: Mistakes to avoid - 2023 H-1B Lottery Registration

USCIS says that the two biggest errors that they see employers make are: Creating wrong type of account & Multiple entries for same employee

Emily McIntosh

Feb 28, 20232 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

HR Guide: I-9 Verification & Reverification for Foreign National Employees

Employers should track the work authorization expiration dates for their foreign national employees and reverify I-9 forms.

Raj Singh

Sep 16, 20225 min read

HR Guide: Max-Out Date and Its Implications

Work visas like the H-1B, L-1A and L-1B have a maximum term limit after which the employer cannot extend their visa. Here's how to calculate

Raj Singh

Sep 1, 20226 min read

HR Guide: I-94 tracking, extension, and implications on visa status

Employers & Foreign National Employees should track the "Admit Until Date" on I-9: how to track, extend and update immigration visa status.

Emily McIntosh

Aug 18, 20225 min read

HR Guide: Needs & Expectations of Foreign National Employees

All foreign national candidates don't have the same needs and expectations. Their needs change as they progress through immigration.

Raj Singh

Aug 4, 20228 min read