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...
Raj SinghJan 33 minInterview Waiver for Work & Student Visas: Things to knowU.S. embassies are temporarily authorized to waive visa interviews for H-1B, H-3, L, O, P, Q, F, M and J visas. What does this mean for you?
Emily McIntoshDec 21, 20211 minUSCIS withdraws rule to award H-1B visa based on higher wagesThe DHS has withdrawn a rule that would allow USCIS to award H-1B visas based on higher wages.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 SinghOct 14, 20212 minWhat to Expect in 2022 (FY2023) H1B LotteryThe H1B Cap Lottery for the year 2022 (FY 2023) may have two rounds of lottery. The number of registration may be close to 300K.
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....
Raj SinghAug 30, 20212 minHow 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 SinghJun 10, 20212 minUSCIS Updates Policy to Improve ImmigrationUSCIS improves RFE and NOID rules and increases the validity period for EAD to 2 years. New rules will benefit H-1B employees.
Raj SinghMay 26, 20213 minReturning to office or Going remote? Consider H-1B ComplianceLCA compliance must be considered when allowing foreign national employees to work from a location of their choice.
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 6, 20213 minHow can employees track H-1B registration and lottery resultYour company's authorized point of contact will work with the immigration attorney to register you for the lottery by following these steps.
Emily McIntoshMar 6, 20212 minMistakes to avoid for H-1B Lottery RegistrationEmployer should create a Registrant account, regardless of whether you will be using an attorney or accredited representative to register.
Raj SinghJan 29, 20212 minProcessing Times for PERM in 2021What is PERM? PERM is the abbreviation for “Program Electronic Review Management”. This is the first step when filing the Green Card or...
Emily McIntoshJan 7, 20212 min2021 (FY2022) H-1B Lottery Selection will be based on Higher WagesUPDATED: Feb 04, 2021 On February 04, 2021, the Department of Homeland Security announced that it is delaying the implementation of this...
Raj SinghDec 17, 20206 minUltimate Guide to the 2021 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 4, 20202 minThe DHS reverses Prevailing Wages for Foreign National workersThe Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on December 03, 2020 that in compliance to the court orders, it will change the...
Emily McIntoshDec 2, 20202 minFederal Judge Strikes Down Trump’s H-1B Visa RulesUpdate (Dec 04, 2020) On December 03, 2020 the Department of Labor has announced that they will be updating its Foreign Labor Application...
Emily McIntoshNov 17, 20201 minImmigration in 2021: First 100 days of Biden AdministrationPresident-Elect Biden has pledged that in his first 100 days in office, his administration will work on immigration initiatives by...
Raj SinghNov 9, 20202 minProposed Changes to End H-1B Lottery in Favor of High-Wage JobsThe 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...