Registering an applicant for the H1B lottery is a fairly straightforward process, but care must be taken on complying with the right procedures within the time window that USCIS designates.
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Changing from full-time to part-time is considered a material change and the employer will need to file an amended H1B petition with a new LCA.
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Yes, you can set a home office as an H1B worksite, but care must be taken to comply with LCA (Labor Certification Application) requirements.
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Nationals of Chile and Singapore can qualify for an H1b1 visa if they have an offer from a US employer to work in a specialty occupation and have at least…
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If a visa holder has changed employers in the same visa category, they may be able to use their existing visa to enter the U.S., even if it is annotated…
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It may be possible to request transfer of an I-485 based on one pending or approved I-140 to be based on another pending or approved I-140.
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The 60-day grace period is given only once per authorized validity period. If you apply for an H1B transfer during your grace period and this petition is denied, you may…
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Yes, an H1B petition is automatically revoked in certain situations, and in other cases, USCIS may issue a notice of intent to revoke (USCIS) for grounds including a petitioner’s noncompliance…
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If an employer has a layoff within the 6 months prior to filing a PERM application, they may need to notify and consider the laid off U.S. workers for the…
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Employers have until June 30th to file FY 2024 H-1B cap lottery petitions and supporting evidence with United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
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Trips to the U.S. may impact L-1 eligibility and applicants should discuss these potential impacts with an immigration attorney prior to applying for the L-1.
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This blog provides tips for employers drafting the job description and minimum requirements for a PERM application.
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There is no limit as to how many times you can renew the TN visa.
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Promotions, raises and/or location transfers can impact the PERM process and may require the employer to redo parts of the process.
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A PERM application can be certified, denied or audited. There are certain situations that make it more likely that a PERM will be audited, such as having a foreign language…
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The TN visa is a non-immigrant visa open to Canadian and Mexican professionals who have a job offer in a profession that appears on the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (“USMAC”) profession…
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The TN visa can be an excellent option for nationals of Canada or Mexico who want to work in the United States.
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This blog explains the timelines & important considerations in the PERM process for obtaining US permanent residency via EB-2 and EB-3 category.
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The blog provides a comprehensive guide to the PERM process for employers to sponsor foreign nationals for a green card, including requirements and key factors.
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If you have a valid L1 visa you can leave the US even without an Advance parole and it will not impact your green card petition.
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