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H1b Visa

How will the new rule impact the 2019 lottery process?

December 5, 2018 By Sarah Leave a Comment

As detailed in yesterday's post, this week DHS announced a plan to institute a pre-registration process for the annual H1B lottery. This …

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Changes to the H1B Lottery Process

December 4, 2018 By Sarah Leave a Comment

On Monday, USCIS announced that it is proposing to change the way the annual H1B lottery is conducted. (For background on how the process …

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Is wage level 1 allowed for H1Bs?

February 14, 2018 By Sarah Leave a Comment

The short answer is yes, but it should be used very carefully, and only for certain job categories.  The Department of Labor has assigned …

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My OPT expires before April 1. Can I stay in the US while my H1B application is pending?

February 1, 2018 By Sarah Leave a Comment

It depends. Generally, OPT holders have a 60-day grace period after their EAD expires. During this time, they can stay in the US, and they …

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How does the H1B lottery work?

January 30, 2018 By Sarah Leave a Comment

By law, up to 85,000 new H-1B visas may be issued every fiscal year. Of those, 20,000 are earmarked for applicants holding a masters or …

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I will graduate in May 2018. Can I apply for an H1B this year?

January 30, 2018 By Sarah 28 Comments

The short answer is probably not until April 2019, but maybe April 2018 if you have had significant work experience or have already …

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Executive Action on H-1B Visas: Why you don’t need to panic.

April 20, 2017 By Sarah Leave a Comment

Yesterday, President Trump signed the Presidential Executive Order on Buy American and Hire American, which includes a section addressing …

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Can a startup sponsor an H1b visa?

December 17, 2014 By Sarah Leave a Comment

Yes. Even an early stage startup with just one or two employees can sponsor an H1b visa. You can be sure, however, that the application is …

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TN v. H1b

December 11, 2014 By Sarah 2 Comments

Often those eligible for TN status are also eligible for H-1B status and vice versa. Each route has unique positives and …

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