Can E-2 Visa Holders Keep Their Status If They Become Passive Investors?
E-2 visa holders must actively manage their business to maintain status. Transitioning to a passive investor role risks…
Articles by & updated by Priya Nair
NALP Lawsuit Challenges DHS Over New H-2 Visa Rules and Employer Penalties
NALP and others sued DHS over H-2 visa rule changes effective January 17, 2025. Key issues include blacklisting…
EB-5 Visa Offers a Quicker Path to US Residency Than H-1B
The EB-5 visa offers a faster path to U.S. permanent residency compared to the H-1B visa. It requires…
Tech Firms Face Scrutiny Over Unmet H-1B Repatriation Obligations
Major tech firms, including Meta, face criticism for allegedly neglecting legal obligations to fund repatriation for laid-off H-1B…
H-1B LCA and Public Access File Requirements for Employers
The LCA is a critical H-1B compliance step requiring accurate wage levels, worker notification, and the maintenance of…
H-1B Changes in 2025: Equal Odds for Workers With Multiple Job Offers
The FY 2025 H-1B beneficiary-centric process ensures fairer selection by limiting candidates to one registration, regardless of multiple…
Updated H-1B Rules Tighten Requirements for Public Access File Compliance
H-1B employers must create and maintain a Public Access File (PAF) for each worker, including required records like…
Evidence Required to Prove Actual Wage in H-1B Visa Applications
To support "actual wage" determination in H-1B petitions, employers must document wage details using an Actual Wage Memorandum,…
USCIS Updates Rules for Cap-Exempt H-1B: What Applicants Need to Know
The USCIS final rule effective January 17, 2025, updates cap-exempt H-1B documentation. Updates include broader definitions of nonprofit…