H-1B and E-3 Visa

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

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

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

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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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

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

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

USCIS Extends FY 2024 H-1B Cap Registration Deadline

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services extends the H-1B Cap Registration deadline to March 20, 2023, at 5pm ET.

Khadija DerrickMarch 20, 2023

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

My H-1B Registration was selected in the lottery: What are the next steps?

If your H-1B registration was selected in the lottery, the employer will have a limited time to file an H1b petition with USCIS.

Khadija DerrickMarch 16, 2023

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

Should I apply for E-3 visa classification through USCIS or at a U.S. Consulate?

Australian nationals can apply for the E-3 visa classification at a U.S. Consulate or may apply in the U.S. by having an employer submit a petition to USCIS.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 28, 2023

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

What is an H-1B Transfer?

An H-1B transfer is when a foreign national in the U.S. on an H-1B has a new employer file an H-1B petition on their behalf.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 28, 2023

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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

How is an employer-employee relationship defined in the H-1B Visa context in 2022?

Under the current immigration regulations, an employer-employee relationship exists where the employer may “hire, pay, supervise, or otherwise control the work” of any such employee.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 20, 2023

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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration L-1 Visa

Domestic Visa Renewal Program Available for H and L Visa Holders

The State Department is set to unveil a pilot program that allows H and L visa holders to renew their visas without having to leave the country.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 14, 2023

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

H-1B Visa for Teachers

Teachers can qualify for an H1b visa if they have at least a Bachelor’s degree in the field.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 14, 2023

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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

H-1B Registration Process for FY2024: Q&A

For FY2024, the H1b registration system will open at noon EST March 1, 2023 and close at noon EST on March 17, 2023.

Khadija DerrickFebruary 3, 2023

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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

FY 2024 H-1B Cap Registration Starts March 1

The initial registration period for the FY2024 H-1B cap will open at noon Eastern Standard Time on March 1, 2023 and run through noon EST on March 17. 2023.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 31, 2023

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

USCIS Opens H-1B Registration Process

The registration period for the FY 2024 H-1B cap opens March 1, 2023.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 27, 2023

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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

I am a worker on an H-1B Visa. Do I have to leave the United States immediately if I happen to lose my job?

If a foreign national is working in the U.S. in E, H, L, O, or TN visa classifications and the employment arrangement ceases, the worker is given a 60-day grace period during which their stay in the United States will…

Khadija DerrickJanuary 25, 2023

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

Frequently Asked Questions about the H1B Visa

Find here a list of frequently asked questions about the H1B, including eligibility, application process, H1B spouse visa, and changing employers on H1B visa.

Khadija DerrickJanuary 19, 2023

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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

My H-1B 6-year period is up. What can I do to stay in the U.S.?

H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits a company to hire workers in specialty occupations .

Khadija DerrickDecember 22, 2022

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

I am in the U.S. on an E-3 visa – Does the LCA, E-3 visa, or I-94 govern my stay?

If you are in the U.S. on an E-3 visa, your LCA governs the period of time you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Khadija DerrickDecember 19, 2022

H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

Do I get a grace period if my H-1B employment terminates?

If you h1b employment terminates, you can stay in the U.S. for 60 days or until your I-94 expires, whichever is shorter

Khadija DerrickDecember 8, 2022

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H-1B and E-3 Visa Immigration

OPT to Cap-Gap to H1B– Can you travel internationally?

Changing your status does not automatically give you a new visa. It is important to understand the consequences of change-of-status applications on the ability to travel internationally and at what point you will need to apply for a new visa…

Khadija DerrickDecember 5, 2022