USCIS Approved an H-1B Petition for an Engineer
USCIS just approved an H-1B petition for our client.
Khadija DerrickFebruary 7, 2025
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.
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
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
My children will be aging out of the E-1/E-2 visa. What options do they have?
If your children will be aging out of the E2 dependent visa, they can apply for another non immigrant visa such as for example the F-1 Student visa.
Khadija DerrickOctober 4, 2023
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
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
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
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
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
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
H-1B Visa: Things a U.S. Employer Needs to Know
H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits a company to hire workers in specialty occupations. This visa category requires that the beneficiary (the foreign worker) have a bachelor’s degree, and the petitioner (the U.S. company) can employ the worker for…
Khadija DerrickMarch 12, 2021
H-1B registration: Do I have to set up an account on MyUSCIS?
H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits a company to hire workers in specialty occupations. This visa category requires that the beneficiary (the foreign worker) have a bachelor’s degree, and the petitioner (the U.S. company) can employ the worker for…
Jenny ZhanMarch 5, 2021
Does the H-1B employer have to be LLC or corporation? Is H-1B visa only for large companies?
H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits a company to hire workers in specialty occupations. This visa category requires that the beneficiary (the foreign worker) have a bachelor’s degree, and the petitioner (the U.S. company) can employ the worker for…
Jenny ZhanFebruary 22, 2021
Do I need a license for the H-1B visa if my occupation requires a license?
H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits a company to hire workers in specialty occupations. This visa category requires that the beneficiary (the foreign worker) have a bachelor’s degree, and the petitioner (the U.S. company) can employ the worker for…
Jenny ZhanFebruary 22, 2021
Timeline for the Upcoming FY 2022 H-1B Cap Season
The H-1B visa is a nonimmigrant visa suitable for individuals who have a bachelor’s degree or the equivalent and a job offer from a sponsoring employer in a specialty occupation that is related to their field of study. Currently, the…
Jenny ZhanFebruary 22, 2021
What is an “institution of higher education” for the purposes of H-1B Master’s Cap?
Immigration and Nationality Act states that an H-1B Beneficiary who wants to qualify under the “Master’s Cap” had to earn “a Master's or higher degree from a United States institution of higher education.” The question then arises: What is an…
Jenny ZhanFebruary 19, 2021
What is the H-1B lottery? Is the lottery based on the wage? What’s my chance to be selected in the lottery if I have a U.S. Master’s degree?
H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits a company to hire workers in specialty occupations. This visa category requires that the beneficiary (the foreign worker) have a bachelor’s degree, and the petitioner (the U.S. company) can employ the worker for…
Jenny ZhanFebruary 19, 2021
Can I work part-time on H-1B status? Can I work for 2 employers on an H-1B status? Can I get paid based on an hourly rate on H-1B status?
H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits a company to hire workers in specialty occupations. This visa category requires that the beneficiary (the foreign worker) have a bachelor’s degree, and the petitioner (the U.S. company) can employ the worker for…
Marijan PetrovskiFebruary 15, 2021
H-1B Registration 2021: Question and Answers
H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits a company to hire workers in specialty occupations. This visa category requires that the beneficiary (the foreign worker) have a bachelor’s degree, and the petitioner (the U.S. company) can employ the worker for…
Marijan PetrovskiFebruary 15, 2021
Does the H-1B worker have to be a W-2 employee?
H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits a company to hire workers in specialty occupations. This visa category requires that the beneficiary (the foreign worker) have a bachelor’s degree, and the petitioner (the U.S. company) can employ the worker for…
Marijan PetrovskiFebruary 15, 2021
What are the H-1B filing fees? How much does it cost to file an H-1B petition?
The H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits a company to hire workers in specialty occupations . This visa category requires that the foreign worker have at least a Bachelor’s degree (or progressive experience), and the U.S. employer can…
Jenny ZhanFebruary 9, 2021
What is an H-1B Public Access File? Questions and Answers
What is a Public Access File? H-1B visa is a highly regulated visa and an H-1B employer has a lot of obligations he/she has to comply with. One of such obligations is to keep a Public Access File (“PAF”). This…
Jenny ZhanFebruary 9, 2021
H-1B visa: Questions and Answers
H-1B visa is a non-immigrant visa that permits a company to hire workers in specialty occupations. This visa category requires that the beneficiary (the foreign worker) have a bachelor’s degree, and the petitioner (the U.S. company) can employ the worker for…
Jenny ZhanFebruary 8, 2021
FY H-1B Cap Registration Starts March 9!
The initial registration period for the FY2022 H-1B cap will open at noon Eastern Standard Time on March 9 and run through noon EST on March 25. During this time, prospective petitioners and legal representatives will be able to fill…
Jenny ZhanFebruary 5, 2021