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Emily McIntosh

HR Guide: Payroll Tax Withholdings for US Visa Employees (F-1, H-1B, etc.)

As an HR manager, it's important to understand the payroll tax implications for employees on student visas (F-1, J-1, M-1) versus on work...

Emily McIntosh

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

Raj Singh

Can 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 McIntosh

Can 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 McIntosh

International Students on F-1 can now file for OPT online

F-1 students seeking Optional Practical Training (OPT) can now file Application for Employment Authorization (I-765) online.

Raj Singh

What 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 McIntosh

Do international students on F1 visa or OPT have to return the COVID relief money

Should I return the money? Short answer. No. If you received the benefit based on your 2019 taxes then you are legally eligible.

Emily McIntosh

How can employees track H-1B registration and lottery result

Your company's authorized point of contact will work with the immigration attorney to register you for the lottery by following these steps.

Emily McIntosh

Extended OPT flexibility for international students

USCIS announced on Feb 26, 2021 that they are extending flexibilities for filing I-765 (Application for Employment Authorization or EAD).