Emily McIntoshFeb 25 min2022 (FY 2023) H-1B Lottery TimelineUSCIS announced on January 28, 2022 that the H-1B lottery registration for 2022 (Fiscal Year 2023) will open on March 01, 2022. Details here
Raj SinghJan 196 minUltimate Guide to the 2022 H-1B Lottery & Petition ProcessesWith the lottery season fast approaching, a lot of foreign national employees are looking to understand what it takes to get through the...
Emily McIntoshDec 21, 20211 minUSCIS withdraws rule to award H-1B visa based on higher wagesThe DHS has withdrawn a rule that would allow USCIS to award H-1B visas based on higher wages.
Raj SinghSep 15, 20212 minCan an employee work while waiting for OPT or STEM OPT card?An employee waiting on OPT (12 months) cannot start work but an employee waiting on STEM OPT (24 months extension) can continue working.
Emily McIntoshSep 9, 20213 minCan I travel on visa this December?Can I travel on H-1B/OPT/CPT in December? Employees on new/transfer H-1B will have to get visa stamped. Employees on OPT should not risk....
Emily McIntoshApr 27, 20211 minInternational Students on F-1 can now file for OPT onlineF-1 students seeking Optional Practical Training (OPT) can now file Application for Employment Authorization (I-765) online.
Raj SinghApr 5, 20213 minWill there be a second H-1B Lottery?There may NOT be a second H1B lottery this year. Here's why there was a second lottery last year and why there might not be one this year.
Raj SinghMar 15, 20212 minWhat are my chances of H1B Lottery Selection in 2021 (Cap Year 2022)?USCIS got 275K applications last year. Employees with an advanced degree from the U.S. have about 39% chance of selection at the lottery.
Emily McIntoshMar 10, 20212 minDo international students on F1 visa or OPT have to return the COVID relief moneyShould I return the money? Short answer. No. If you received the benefit based on your 2019 taxes then you are legally eligible.