The H1B visa is a type of employment-based and non-immigrant visa awarded to temporary workers. For a foreign non-immigrant individual to get the H1B visa, an employer needs to offer a job in the US first. The employer is usually the one to apply for the visa petition through the US Immigration … Read more about H1B RFE: 2018 Update
Companies That Sponsor H1B Visas Most Consistently
Under the U.S. Immigration and Nationality Act, H1B visas allow employers in the United States to employ graduate level foreign workers in specialty occupations. These jobs typically require technical or theoretical expertise in specialized fields like accounting, finance, mathematics, engineering, … Read more about Companies That Sponsor H1B Visas Most Consistently
Does an EB-1 Visa Require a Labor Certification?
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Donald Trump’s Position on H-1B Visas
"I’m changing. I’m changing." That's what Republican presidential front runner Donald Trump told Fox News anchor Megyn Kelly at a debate in early March about his position on the H-1B visa, or the non-immigrant visa that grants entry into the United States to foreigners who bring specialized … Read more about Donald Trump’s Position on H-1B Visas
Bernie Sanders on Immigration
Senator Bernie Sanders (I-VT) has taken the nation by storm, attracting millions of supporters with promises to reform the education and financial sectors. In his bid for the Democratic ticket for the White House, the Vermont senator also is assuring followers he'll provide a "fair and humane" … Read more about Bernie Sanders on Immigration
Donald Trump’s Position on H-1B Visas
Immigration has been a major focus in the 2016 presidential election, and knowing how some of the major candidates feel about major immigration issues is important. One such issue is the candidate’s stance on H-1B Visas. H-1B Visas are designed for employers to be able to recruit and employ foreign … Read more about Donald Trump’s Position on H-1B Visas
Hillary Clinton’s Position on Increasing the H-1B Visa Cap
In 2015, 233,000 people applied for the H-1B Visa. This number is almost twice what it was just two years ago, it is up roughly 60,000 from 2014. The H-1B Visa is specifically for highly skilled foreign workers, particularly those workers in the technology sector. Science, technology, and math … Read more about Hillary Clinton’s Position on Increasing the H-1B Visa Cap
International Interest in Indian Tech Industry
It is no secret that India has been and continues to be an important (if not the most important) market for technology firms based in the United States. Conversely, Indian companies are also investing significantly more into the U.S. economy as time goes on. There are several key leaders from … Read more about International Interest in Indian Tech Industry
H1B Employers Requirements Checklist
The highly sought after H1B visa permits foreign skilled workers to work and reside in the U.S. under a lawful status for up to six years. The H1-B visa allows for a foreign national to have “dual intent.” This means that during the initial six year period, foreign workers are allowed to apply for … Read more about H1B Employers Requirements Checklist
U.S. Increases H-1B and L-1 Visa Fee for Indian Firms
Despite opposition from India, the U.S. Congress has officially imposed a new fee that will apply to certain categories of H-1B visas and L-1 visas. Congress has enacted this new fee in order to more effectively fund spending $1.1 trillion on a 9/11 health care act and biometric tracking system. The … Read more about U.S. Increases H-1B and L-1 Visa Fee for Indian Firms
Hiring H1B Cap Exempt Candidates
The Fiscal Year 2017 (April 1, 2016) H1B filing deadline is fast approaching and this year promises to be just as competitive as last year. The number of qualified candidates continues to dwarf the H1B visa cap which has not been increased despite last year’s record number of submitted petitions. … Read more about Hiring H1B Cap Exempt Candidates
When To File An Amended H1B Petition
USCIS has issued final guidance as to when to file a new or amended H1B petition when there is a change in the location of work being performed by the H1B candidate. This guidance was provided to help eliminate filing uncertainties felt by H1B employers. Potential H1B workers and H1B employers … Read more about When To File An Amended H1B Petition