The H-1B visa is a critical pathway for skilled professionals seeking employment in the U.S. However, the process can be overwhelming without the right guidance. Whether you’re an aspiring applicant or an employer looking to sponsor foreign talent, this guide will walk you through every step of the H-1B process, covering eligibility requirements, the lottery […]
Employers and foreign professionals hoping to work in the US may find that selecting the appropriate work visa makes all the difference. The TN visa provides a simplified alternative for nationals of Canada and Mexico, but how does it stack up against the well-liked H-1B visa? We’ll go over the main distinctions, advantages, and restrictions
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Applying for a visa to work as a doctor in the USA can be a complex process. You can, however, successfully navigate it if you have the necessary knowledge and are prepared. Here is the ultimate checklist to help you through the application process. Understanding Visa Options for Doctors in USA H-1B Visa The H-1B
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2023 H-1B Cap Lottery Season: It’s Time to Prepare! Now is the time for US employers to prepare for registration in the 2023 H-1B Cap Lottery. H-1B Temporary Worker status is for professional workers. Electronic Registration of all proposed H-1B workers for the FY2023 H-1B quota in March is an absolute must. USCIS will charge
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Should I Sponsor a Foreign Employee for a Work Visa? Decision Vision Episode 129: Should I Sponsor a Foreign Employee for a Work Visa? – An Interview with Karen Weinstock, Weinstock Immigration Lawyers When a business has an opportunity and needs to hire a foreign employee and sponsor them for a work visa, what issues
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FY2022 H-1B Cap Registrations released United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has released data showing the total number of annual H-1B lottery registrations received for the upcoming fiscal year (FY) 2022. Under the electronic registration process, now in its second year of operation, petitioning employers were already aware of the annual quota (“cap”) being met, with registration
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H-1B Visa Ban Not Sustainable The unemployment rate in computer and mathematical occupations remains well below pre-pandemic levels, making the current immigration ban on the entry of H-1B visa holders unsustainable. On June 22, 2020, Donald Trump used his authority under section 212(f) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to issue a proclamation suspending the
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DOL H-1B Visa Wage Rule: Donald Trump’s Bad Parting Gift The Department of Labor (DOL) reissued a controversial rule designed to price H-1B visa holders and employment-based immigrants out of the U.S. labor market, setting up new legal battles and a decision by the Biden administration on whether to keep a rule that fulfills a key part
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Federal District Court Sets Aside New Immigration DHS and DOL Rules In California, a federal district court has set aside two new immigration regulations that were promulgated on a fast track by the Departments of Labor (DOL) and Homeland Security (DHS) in early October. Ruling on summary judgment, the court found that the agencies did
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Lawsuit Filed on the New H-1B Wage Rule On October 8, 2020, the Trump Administration abruptly revamped the H-1B wage rule to dramatically change the program and sharply increase the required wages for temporary positions and others seeking employment-based green card sponsorship. The changes are aimed at discouraging U.S. employers from hiring and continuing to
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