Immigration resources for modern teams.

RFE rates on H-1B extensions jumped 23 percentage points since 2024. Here's what HR leaders need to understand about timelines, costs, and documentation.

Thousands of H-1B visa interviews have been pushed to mid-2026 due to new State Department vetting policies. Here's what HR teams need to know before approving international travel for visa holders.

It's Thursday morning, and your new hire's I-9 is still missing. Don't panic. Our guide explains how to fix late filings without backdating, why you should check I-94s after international travel, and the one document you must never re-verify.

The Head of People is often the most isolated seat in the C-Suite, the only person asking, "But how will this actually land?" In this edition of Corporate Parkour, Raj Singh sits down with Morgan Williams (PeakHR) to discuss the hard truths of leadership: the math behind benefits, the trauma of layoffs, and why "integration" is where M&A deals actually die. Don't just show the effort; show the math.

The H-1B lottery provides only a 25% chance of success. HR leaders need a deterministic alternative. Our guide explains how to use the L-1B 'Blanket' petition to bypass USCIS processing delays and secure U.S. work authorization for your international employees after just one year abroad.

With H-1B lottery odds plummeting, the O-1A visa is now a critical backup plan for engineering talent. The 2022 'STEM O-1' policy guidance clarifies that standard technical achievements—like judging hackathons and earning top-tier salaries—can meet the 'extraordinary' standard. This guide provides an eligibility checklist and an HR playbook for managing O-1 requests.

USCIS just confirmed the March 4th opening for the 2026 H-1B lottery. This year brings two massive changes: a 'Weighted Selection' that favors higher wages and a $100,000 fee for consular petitions. Our guide breaks down exactly which employees are safe from the fee—and the one common travel mistake that could accidentally trigger it.

With H-1B lottery odds plummeting and new $100,000 fees looming, London is becoming HR’s new strategic lifeboat. Learn how the UK’s Scale-up Worker and Global Business Mobility visas provide a fast, deterministic alternative to the US immigration bottleneck, allowing you to retain top talent in a compatible time zone.

Are your job postings accidentally triggering a DOJ investigation? In 2026, blanket 'U.S. Citizens Only' requirements are the #1 compliance trap for HR. Learn the critical difference between lawful sponsorship policies and illegal citizenship status discrimination—and get the compliant scripts you need to reject candidates without liability.

In the 2026 H-1B season, candidates are no longer just asking for sponsorship, they are demanding specific SOC codes and Wage Level 2 classifications to game the new 'Wage-Weighted' lottery. Learn why this technical negotiation is happening and access the exact, compliant scripts HR leaders need to answer these questions without creating legal liability.

Immigration issues often reflect process gaps rather than HR oversight. This guide explains how HR teams can build immigration compliance readiness for 2026.

Germany’s employer-led immigration compliance obligations affect hiring, documentation, and workforce planning. This guide explains what HR teams must manage in 2026.