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Emily McIntosh
3 days ago5 min read
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
3 days ago4 min read
CBP Guide: Green Card Holders or Permanent Residents Traveling Outside The US
Given recent reports of increased scrutiny at the border, here are my key recommendations:


Emily McIntosh
3 days ago5 min read
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
3 days ago1 min read
NEWS: DHS Introduces New Alien Registration Requirements Starting April 11
New DHS rule requires foreign nationals staying over 30 days to register and carry documentation. Penalties include fines up to $5,000.


Emily McIntosh
3 days ago1 min read
NEWS: New Travel Restrictions Set to Impact 43 Countries
New travel ban targets 43 nations in tiered system: 11 countries face total travel ban, 10 face visa restrictions, and 22 given 60-days.


Raj Singh
Nov 11, 20246 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 7, 20241 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.


Emily McIntosh
Jan 31, 20241 min read
Navigating the New H-1B Lottery: Key Changes and Timelines for 2024 (FY2025)
The H-1B lottery season is upon us. Here's all you want to know about the lottery process and beyond. We also talk about some things that...


Raj Singh
Aug 23, 20233 min read
HR Guide: How layoffs impact Foreign National Employees' PERM process?
How layoffs impact the PERM process of foreign national employees on work visas


Emily McIntosh
Jun 22, 20233 min read
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
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


Emily McIntosh
Oct 11, 20224 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
Aug 18, 20225 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.


Raj Singh
Jul 13, 20226 min read
HR Guide: E-3 Visa Process & Processing Times
E-3 processing times: Petitioning through USCIS: 2-4 weeks vs Applying through U.S. Consulate: 1-3 weeks or 3-10 weeks due to covid.


Raj Singh
Jun 30, 20225 min read
HR Guide: I've been made responsible for immigration. Now what?
Almost all the people leaders that we talk to, got immigration added to their repertoire because there was no one else to handle it.


Raj Singh
Jan 3, 20223 min read
Interview Waiver for Work & Student Visas: Things to know
U.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 McIntosh
Sep 20, 20212 min read
Travel ban relaxation from Nov, 2021. What does it mean for employees on visa?
Employees on H-1B, L-1, F-1 (OPT / STEM OPT), should be able to travel with the Biden Administration easing rules from November 2021.


Emily McIntosh
Sep 9, 20213 min read
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
Jul 28, 20211 min read
Biden Administration to keep Covid-19 Travel Restrictions
On July 26, 2021 the White House official announced that Biden Administration would keep the Covid-19 restrictions on international travel.


Raj Singh
Jun 10, 20212 min read
USCIS Updates Policy to Improve Immigration
USCIS improves RFE and NOID rules
and increases the validity period for EAD to 2 years. New rules will benefit H-1B employees.
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