A comprehensive guide for employers navigating H-1B visa compliance. Learn how to avoid costly missteps regarding Public Access Files, wage obligations, LCA postings, and unannounced FDNS site visits. Getting an H-1B petition approved is only the first step in the corporate immigration process. Once an employer hires a foreign worker, the company immediately takes on a strict set of ongoing...
Sponsoring an H-1B worker doesn't end when the I-797 approval notice arrives in the mail. In reality, that is when your regulatory obligations actually begin. Over the past few years, federal oversight of the H-1B program has shifted dramatically. The Department of Labor (DOL) and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) no longer rely solely on formal complaints to open an...
Changing jobs while on an H-1B visa involves more than accepting an offer and choosing a start date. For the employee, there is often a bigger question - When can I safely leave my current employer and start the new job? For the hiring company, the concern is just as practical - How long will the H-1B transfer take, and when can this person actually start working? In 2026, there is still no...
Tech layoffs across Silicon Valley, San Francisco, and the broader Bay Area continue to impact thousands of highly skilled professionals in 2026. For H-1B visa holders, a job loss is not just a career disruption — it is a time-sensitive immigration situation. Understanding your next steps during the 60-day grace period can determine your ability to remain in the United States, protect your green...