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Emily McIntosh
Jan 30, 20235 min read
2023 (FY 2024) H-1B Lottery Timeline
USCIS announced on January 28, 2023 that the H-1B lottery registration for 2023 (Fiscal Year 2024) will open on March 01, 2023. Details here

Raj Singh
Sep 16, 20225 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 1, 20226 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
Oct 14, 20213 min read
What to Expect in 2022 (FY2023) H1B Lottery
The H1B Cap Lottery for the year 2022 (FY 2023) may have two rounds of lottery. The number of registration may be close to 300K.


Raj Singh
Aug 25, 20213 min read
H-1B Petition: Difference between Consular Processing & Change of Status
Consular Processing option allows the foreign national to activate the H-1B visa by getting it stamped on the passport at a US embassy.


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
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.


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...


Emily McIntosh
Nov 18, 20202 min read
USCIS increases Premium Processing Fee to $2500
USCIS announced on October 16, 2020 that effective October 19, 2020 the cost for Premium Processing has gone up from $1,440 to $2,500 for...


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...
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