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Can Green Card or other Visa Holders Travel Freely? What You Need to Know Before You Fly

Traveling as a green card holder can raise concerns, especially with news reports of green card holders being detained at airports and other facilities. This issue and fear also come up with those on a valid visa (TN, E-2, O-1,…

Marijan PetrovskiApril 7, 2025

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The Rules and Requirements of the H-1B Visa

The H-1B visa is one of the most sought-after employment-based visas in the U.S., allowing foreign professionals to work in specialty occupations. With a limited number of new visas issued each year, the H-1B registration process plays a critical role…

Marijan PetrovskiMarch 4, 2025

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Can I Change Employers While My I-485 Application Is Pending?

Learn the risks and benefits of switching employers with a pending I-485 application for a green card while holding H-1B status.

Khadija DerrickDecember 2, 2024

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Extending Your H1B Beyond Six Years with an Approved NIW Petition

You can extend your H1B status beyond six years with an approved I-140 or NIW petition, even if you face priority date backlogs.

Khadija DerrickAugust 14, 2024

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What are Your Chances of Winning the H-1B Lottery?

Discover your chances of winning the H-1B lottery and how to maximize them. Learn more about the competitive process and explore alternative visa options.

Khadija DerrickJune 7, 2024

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FY 2025 H-1B Cap: Essential Insights and Application Guidance

Explore the FY 2025 H-1B cap, application insights, and how to strengthen your petition.

Khadija DerrickMay 28, 2024

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Important Update on U.S. Visa Renewals – DOS Stateside Visa Renewal Pilot Begins January 29, 2024

In an effort to streamline visa renewals and reduce global wait times, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) has announced a pilot program for stateside visa renewals, set to commence on January 29, 2024.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 26, 2024

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Who is an H-1B Cap-exempt employer?

Certain employers such as institutions of higher education, non-profit research organizations or governmental research organizations are H-1B cap-exempt employers, don’t have to go through the H1b lottery process and can sponsor you for an h1b visa at any time.

Khadija DerrickDecember 27, 2023

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What is an E-3 and how can I apply?

Australian citizens with a bachelor’s degree or higher that work or will work in a specialty occupation may be eligible to apply for an E-3 visa to work in the U.S.

Khadija DerrickDecember 18, 2023

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A Summary of USCIS’s Proposed Changes to the H1B Program

USCIS has proposed several key changes to the H-1B regulations.

Khadija DerrickNovember 10, 2023

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Can I get an H1B visa for a part-time job? Can I work for multiple employers while I am on an H1B visa?

Yes, it is possible to get an H1B visa for a part-time job, and it is also possible to work for multiple H1B employers .

Khadija DerrickOctober 13, 2023

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I have previously worked on an H1B visa, then left the United States. If I have a new job offer, do I need to go through the H1B “cap lottery” again?

Even if you have left the United States after your first H1B employment has terminated, you are exempt from going through the H1B “cap lottery” again if you have a new job offer within the first 6 years of being…

Khadija DerrickOctober 9, 2023

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Can I extend my H1B status beyond 6 years if my EB-2 NIW petition is approved?

Yes, you can extend your H1B status beyond the 6 years limit if you have an approved I-140 EB2 NIW petition and your priority date is not current.

Khadija DerrickOctober 3, 2023

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How does the H-1B Cap and Masters Cap work? Can you qualify for the Masters Cap with a foreign degree?

To qualify for the Masters Cap, the beneficiary must have a degree from a U.S. institution of higher education as defined in Section 101(a) of the Higher Education Act of 1965. This includes U.S. public and private non-profit educational institutions,…

Khadija DerrickAugust 31, 2023

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I am interested in participating in the H1B lottery. What information is needed for to submit an H1B registration? FY 2024

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.

Khadija DerrickAugust 16, 2023

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Do I need to file an amended H1B to move from full-time to part-time?

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.

Khadija DerrickAugust 11, 2023

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Can I work remotely from my home on an H1B visa?

Yes, you can set a home office as an H1B worksite, but care must be taken to comply with LCA (Labor Certification Application) requirements.

Khadija DerrickAugust 10, 2023

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H-1B1: A great visa option for Nationals of Chile and Singapore

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 a Bachelor’s degree.

Khadija DerrickAugust 9, 2023

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Can I Use my Work Visa to Enter the U.S. if I Changed Employers?

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 with the name of their prior employer.

Khadija DerrickAugust 3, 2023

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If my H1B transfer petition is denied, do I have a 60-day grace period to find a new employer?

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 not get a second 60-day grace period after the denial.

Khadija DerrickJuly 21, 2023

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Can USCIS revoke an H1B petition that is already approved?

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 with H visa requirements.

Khadija DerrickJuly 20, 2023

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Filing Period for H-1B Cap Petitions Closes June 30th

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).

Khadija DerrickJune 12, 2023

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Legal Permanent Residents and the Public Charge Rule

A noncitizen would be considered a public charge if the Department of Homeland Security, “DHS” determines based on a totality of the circumstance-based analysis that a noncitizen is likely to become primarily dependent on the government for subsistence.

Khadija DerrickMarch 30, 2023

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Can a startup sponsor an employee for an H-1B visa?

Startup companies can sponsor H-1B workers but may need to provide additional evidence to prove they can pay the wage and have sufficient work for the employee.

Khadija DerrickMarch 30, 2023

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USCIS Completes H-1B Lottery for FY 2024

On March 27, 2023, USCIS announced that they met their annual limit of 85,000 H-1B cap registrants, marking an end to the H-1B cap lottery selection process.

Khadija DerrickMarch 28, 2023

Can Green Card or other Visa Holders Travel Freely? What You Need to Know Before You Fly

The Rules and Requirements of the H-1B Visa

Can I Change Employers While My I-485 Application Is Pending?

Extending Your H1B Beyond Six Years with an Approved NIW Petition

What are Your Chances of Winning the H-1B Lottery?

FY 2025 H-1B Cap: Essential Insights and Application Guidance

Important Update on U.S. Visa Renewals – DOS Stateside Visa Renewal Pilot Begins January 29, 2024

Who is an H-1B Cap-exempt employer?

What is an E-3 and how can I apply?

A Summary of USCIS’s Proposed Changes to the H1B Program

Can I get an H1B visa for a part-time job? Can I work for multiple employers while I am on an H1B visa?

I have previously worked on an H1B visa, then left the United States. If I have a new job offer, do I need to go through the H1B “cap lottery” again?

Can I extend my H1B status beyond 6 years if my EB-2 NIW petition is approved?

How does the H-1B Cap and Masters Cap work? Can you qualify for the Masters Cap with a foreign degree?

I am interested in participating in the H1B lottery. What information is needed for to submit an H1B registration? FY 2024

Do I need to file an amended H1B to move from full-time to part-time?

Can I work remotely from my home on an H1B visa?

H-1B1: A great visa option for Nationals of Chile and Singapore

Can I Use my Work Visa to Enter the U.S. if I Changed Employers?

If my H1B transfer petition is denied, do I have a 60-day grace period to find a new employer?

Can USCIS revoke an H1B petition that is already approved?

Filing Period for H-1B Cap Petitions Closes June 30th

Legal Permanent Residents and the Public Charge Rule

Can a startup sponsor an employee for an H-1B visa?

USCIS Completes H-1B Lottery for FY 2024

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