As detailed in yesterday's post, this week DHS announced a plan to institute a pre-registration process for the annual H1B lottery. This …
H1b Visa
Changes to the H1B Lottery Process
On Monday, USCIS announced that it is proposing to change the way the annual H1B lottery is conducted. (For background on how the process …
Is wage level 1 allowed for H1Bs?
The short answer is yes, but it should be used very carefully, and only for certain job categories. The Department of Labor has assigned …
My OPT expires before April 1. Can I stay in the US while my H1B application is pending?
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 …
How does the H1B lottery work?
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 …
I will graduate in May 2018. Can I apply for an H1B this year?
The short answer is probably not until April 2019, but maybe April 2018 if you have had significant work experience or have already …
Executive Action on H-1B Visas: Why you don’t need to panic.
Yesterday, President Trump signed the Presidential Executive Order on Buy American and Hire American, which includes a section addressing …
Can a startup sponsor an H1b visa?
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 …
TN v. H1b
Often those eligible for TN status are also eligible for H-1B status and vice versa. Each route has unique positives and …