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Category: H1B Specialty Worker Visa

H-1B Registration X Factors

February 18, 2020
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With the new H-1b registration process upon us and the lack of clarity of certain important factors. How can you increase your chance of getting your H-1B approved….well after it’s accepted?     Electronic Registration, Lottery, Deadlines and More H-1B Electronic Registration Like we discussed in our previous H-1b blog post, March 1 – March 20 is…

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Introducing the New H-1B Cap Registration Process

January 16, 2020
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On January 09, 2020, USCIS officially announced the implementation of the new H-1B registration process for H-1B cap-subject petitions on the Federal Register. Employers seeking to file the upcoming Fiscal Year 2021 H-1B cap-subject petitions must first electronically register and pay a non-refundable $10 fee for each registration to enter the H-1B lottery. Employers with…

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You don’t need to be as skilled as an astronaut to get a H-1B visa

January 29, 2019
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Despite the increased trend of H-1B denials or RFEs, the laws governing the eligibility of H-1B visa or better known as the H-1B speciality occupation worker visa remains pretty much the same. Generally, to be qualified for a H-1B visa, you must be able to fulfil the following requirements: a minimum of a bachelor’s degree…

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FY 2019 H-1B approved cases received!

May 21, 2018
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We are delighted to announce that we have received our first TWO approved H-1B cases (FY2019) today without a request for evidence (H-1B RFE).  While a majority of our H-1B cases have been accepted by the USCIS via the lottery system this year, we are hoping the remaining H-1B cases will get selected as well.  Alternatively,…

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Q&A: Can H4 Dependents work?

November 10, 2014
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The H1B visa holder’s spouse and dependent children are eligible for H4 visas. Spouses and dependent children can legally reside the in the U.S. Under current regulations, H4 holders can attend school, but are not authorized to work. As of May 2014, the Department of State announced a new rule that proposes the extension of…

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Can I change H1B employers?

November 7, 2014
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During the H1B visa holder’s term of stay, there is also the possibility of changing employer. According to the American Competitiveness in the Twenty-First Century Act of 1998 (AC21), special provisions are made for H1B workers to change jobs. This portability allows employees already on H1B status to move jobs without losing status. The new…

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Q&A: What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of H1B Visas?

November 5, 2014
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During the H1B visa holder’s 6 year stay, he or she is eligible to apply for legal permanent residence through their employer from within the United States. Permanent residence is commonly known as a “green card“. The beneficiary’s immigration status will go from non-immigrant H1B visa holder, to immigrant status or permanent resident. If the…

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Q&A: Are there site investigations for H1B employers and employees?

November 3, 2014
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The USCIS is extremely cautious when it comes to evaluating fraud in H1B visa applicants, and because of this a petitioner must be vigilant in providing documentation. It is the responsibility of the employer to petition for the entry of the foreign worker. Beyond responsibility for filing the H1B, the employer must also submit a…

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What are some of the requirements to be eligible for an H1B Petition?

October 23, 2014
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H1B visas are the most sought after visa category for immigrants with a Bachelor’s degree, and have very specific requirements. A specialty occupation must fulfill two main qualifications; first it must require a “theoretical and practical application of a body of highly specialized knowledge,” and second it must require a specific academic background, or specialized…

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Q&A: What are the nuts and bolts of an H1B visa?

October 5, 2014
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The H1B work visa is one of the most popular employment based temporary visas. This non-immigrant visa allows foreign workers of a “specialty” occupation to work and reside in the United States for up to six years, in addition to their spouse and dependent children. In an H1B petition, the employer is the petitioner, while…

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