Each year at this time we kick off H-1B Cap Season by working with U.S. employers to prepare for registration in the upcoming H-1B Cap Lottery. U.S. employers interested in sponsoring foreign nationals for specialty...more
The popular H-1B employment visa allows U.S. employers to sponsor foreign talent for work involving a “specialty occupation.” That is, a position that requires the theoretical and practical application of a body of highly...more
On December 20, 2023, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) officially announced a pilot program to resume stateside visa renewals for qualified H-1B nonimmigrant visa applicants who meet certain requirements. The pilot program...more
Each year at this time we work closely with U.S. employers to identify any current foreign national employees and potential candidates for employment who may require H-1B visa sponsorship to work in the U.S. The popular H-1B...more
Each year at this time we kick off H-1B Cap Season by working with U.S. employers to prepare for registration in the upcoming H-1B Cap Lottery. U.S. employers interested in sponsoring foreign nationals for specialty...more
2/9/2023
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On March 29, 2022 the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) announced an expansion of the premium processing rules that allow employers to pay an additional filing fee in order to expedite the...more
4/12/2022
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On March 18, 2022, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service ("USCIS") announced that it would update the USCIS Policy Manual to address acceptable evidence of work authorization for certain E and L nonimmigrant spouses....more
3/24/2022
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Navigating human resources issues in the workplace can often feel like being launched into space at hyperspeed without a co-pilot. To gain insights on the full galaxy of employment and benefits laws, touch down and connect...more
3/7/2017
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