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The Suspension of Microsoft and Other Firms from the H‑1B Pipeline
The federal government has taken the unusual step of suspending Microsoft and several large technology and consulting companies from the employment‑based immigration pipeline that supports H‑1B workers seeking permanent residency. The action centers on the PERM...
O-1 vs. EB-1A: What’s the Difference and Can an O-1 Lead to a Green Card?
A strategic guide for visa holders considering permanent residence KEY TAKEAWAY: O-1 is temporary. EB-1A is permanent. An approved O-1 gives you a head start, but it doesn't automatically qualify you for a green card. If you are already working in the United States on...
Second Judge Halts Trump’s $100K H-1B Fee
A federal judge in California has become the second judge to block President Trump’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas for highly skilled foreign workers. Judge Haywood Gilliam ruled that U.S. immigration agencies failed to follow required rulemaking procedures before...
Supreme Court Clears Way for Trump to Resume Third-Country Deportations
The U.S. Supreme Court has handed the Trump administration a major victory on immigration, allowing officials to resume deporting migrants to countries other than their homeland while a broader legal challenge moves forward. The decision temporarily lifts restrictions...
Green Card Sponsorship Process Explained: A Guide for Employers and Employees
For many U.S. employers, sponsoring an employee for permanent residence is an important part of retaining skilled talent. For employees, it can be one of the most significant steps in building a long-term career and life in the United States. But the employment-based...
USCIS Reaches H-2B Cap for First Half of FY 2027
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services received enough petitions to meet the congressionally established H-2B cap for the first half of fiscal year (FY) 2027. Sept. 4, 2026 was the final receipt date for new cap-subject H-2B worker petitions requesting an...
H-1B Lottery for Startups: How to Prepare for the Next H-1B Registration Season
For startups, hiring often happens differently than it does at a large company. A growing business may find the right engineer, product specialist, researcher, or other highly skilled professional long before it has a large HR department or a formal immigration...
Global Mobility Strategies for 2026: Managing Immigration Risk & Talent Shortages
Global mobility has evolved far beyond employee relocation and visa administration. In 2026, it has become a strategic business function that enables organizations to access critical talent, expand into new markets, and build resilience against an increasingly...
Travel Advisory for Noncitizens: What to Know Before Flying Within the United States
Recent reports of immigration enforcement activity at U.S. airports have raised questions among noncitizens about whether it is safe to travel domestically and what documents they should carry. Reports indicate that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and...
5 H-1B Compliance Mistakes That Can Trigger a USCIS Audit
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...