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The I-9 Audit Checklist: How to Prepare Before You Get the Notice
I-9 audits can come without warning. This HR-friendly checklist helps you prepare before ICE shows up—covering common red flags, reverification timelines, and practical steps to ensure compliance for both domestic and visa employees.
Emily McIntosh
4 days ago2 min read


Employment-Based Immigration Update 2025 (Q2): What HR Needs to Know
Immigration policy changes can delay start dates, impact green card timelines, or create uncertainty for your foreign national employees. This HR-focused Q2 2025 update breaks down the latest from USCIS and the DOL—what changed, why it matters, and what you should do next.
Emily McIntosh
May 273 min read


HR Guide to Layoffs and Compliance: H-1B, L-1, and TN Visas
HR guide to termination of H-1B, L-1 & TN workers. Learn crucial timelines, employer obligations, and how to maintain compliance.
Emily McIntosh
Mar 175 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 11, 20246 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.
Raj Singh
Nov 7, 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...
Emily McIntosh
Jan 31, 20241 min read


Navigating the Department of State: A Guide to H-1B Renewals in the US
Here are the criteria for qualification and steps to apply for the H-1B renewal in the United States.
Emily McIntosh
Jan 11, 20242 min read


USCIS to run a second H-1B lottery - July, 2023 for FY2024
USCIS will run a second H-1B lottery in July - August 2023. This is a result of the lottery fraud that USCIS discovered and investigated.
Emily McIntosh
Jul 27, 20232 min read


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
Emily McIntosh
Feb 28, 20232 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
Jan 30, 20235 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 16, 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.
Emily McIntosh
Aug 18, 20225 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
Jul 13, 20226 min read


HR Guide: H-1B Transfer Process
H-1B Transfer: Can we make an offer or check with the immigration attorney first? This scenario plays out at almost every company.
Emily McIntosh
Jul 6, 20225 min read


HR Guide: Employment Based Green Card
What are the steps of the Green Card Process? PERM, I-140 & I-485
What is the timeline for the Green Card process? 3 - 27 years
Raj Singh
Apr 26, 20227 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?
Raj Singh
Jan 3, 20223 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.
Raj Singh
Jun 10, 20212 min read


Returning to office or Going remote? Consider H-1B Compliance
LCA compliance must be considered when allowing foreign national employees to work from a location of their choice.
Raj Singh
May 26, 20213 min read


Green Card Update: June 2021 Visa Bulletin promising for Indian & Chinese Nationals
June 2021 visa bulletin shows EB2 jumps 4 months for Indians and 6 months for Chinese nationals. EB3 jumps 9 months for Indians.
Satya Mishra
May 19, 20213 min read


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.
Emily McIntosh
Apr 27, 20211 min read
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