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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...
Visa Bulletin For September 2026
A. STATUTORY NUMBERS FOR PREFERENCE IMMIGRANT VISAS This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during September for: “Final Action Dates” and “Dates for Filing Applications,” indicating when immigrant visa applicants should be notified to assemble...
H-1B Fraud Investigations: How Employers Can Stay Compliant and Avoid Audits
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...
H-1B Transfer Timelines: What Employees and Employers Should Expect in 2026
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...
H-1B Transfer Checklist for Employees & Employers
Changing H-1B employers? Follow this practical H-1B transfer checklist covering documents, employer requirements, LCA, portability, start dates, layoffs, and common mistakes.
USCIS Reaches Fiscal Year 2027 H-1B Cap
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has received enough petitions to reach the congressionally mandated 65,000 H-1B visa regular cap and the 20,000 H-1B visa U.S. advanced degree exemption, known as the master’s cap, for fiscal year 2027.
Visa Bulletin For August 2026
A. STATUTORY NUMBERS FOR PREFERENCE IMMIGRANT VISAS This bulletin summarizes the availability of immigrant numbers during August for: “Final Action Dates” and “Dates for Filing Applications,” indicating when immigrant visa applicants should be notified to assemble and...