On December 29, 2025, DHS published a final rule amending the registration and selection process for cap-subject H-1B petitions to implement a new “weighted” lottery system that will favor registrants…
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The H-1B visa remains one of the most critical pathways for U.S. employers to hire skilled foreign professionals. However, as we move into 2026, the landscape for this employment-based visa…
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Scott Legal is pleased to announce the approval of an H-1B amendment and extension petition for one of our clients in the technology and engineering sector. The petition was filed…
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Scott Legal, P.C. is delighted to announce the H-1B change of status approval for a financial analyst. Selected in the H-1B lottery, our client, who works for a software solutions…
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We are pleased to announce a new H-1B Cap petition approval for a Project Management Specialist. The beneficiary, a French national, was selected in this year's H-1B lottery and applied…
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We are pleased to announce the approval of an H-1B extension petition for our client from India, a skilled software engineer working at a leading consumer product company based in…
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We are pleased to announce the successful approval of an H-1B extension petition for our Canadian client, an accomplished electronic engineer. The client works for an innovative medical technology company…
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We are pleased to announce the successful approval of an H-1B petition for a Civil Engineer employed by a concrete manufacturing and construction company in Connecticut. The H-1B visa program…
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Scott Legal, P.C. recently secured approval for an F-1 change of status petition filed with USCIS. The applicant, a national of India, was previously in the United States on an…
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Learn whether you can hold multiple U.S. visas, the rules for entering the U.S., and how your visa status impacts your activities.
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Scott Legal received an approval for a new H-1B Master’s Cap petition for a lawyer for a 3 year period.
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USCIS just approved an H-1B extension petition for our client for a 3 year period.
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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.
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Ian E. Scott of Scott Legal, P.C. recently shared his expertise as a speaker at the Asia Pacific Annual Conference. Mr. Scott led a dynamic panel discussion focused on…
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You can file a change of status petition with USCIS if you are currently in the U.S. on a grace period after your employment was terminated.
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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.
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Teachers can qualify for an H1b visa if they have at least a Bachelor’s degree in the field.
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The registration period for the FY 2024 H-1B cap opens March 1, 2023.
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Find here a list of frequently asked questions about the H1B, including eligibility, application process, H1B spouse visa, and changing employers on H1B visa.
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H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits a company to hire workers in specialty occupations .
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You don’t need to work full-time on your H1B visa and you can also start another H1b employment if the new employer sponsors you.
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An introduction to the H-1B1 visa and why it is a good option for nationals of Chile or Singapore.
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Certain applicants renewing the same type of visa within 48 months of expiry, and certain applicants for H, F, M, J, L, O, P, Q visas may waive the in-person…
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It is possible to qualify for an H-1B even if you do not have a Bachelor’s degree if you have experience in the specialty field and are able to meet…
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You can file an H-1B extension petition 6 months before your new start date.
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