Uscis Flags New Payroll Profile for H‑1B Employees as Red Flag After Restructuring
New payroll profiles after corporate shifts can jeopardize H-1B status. When the paying entity’s FEIN or name differs…
Articles by & updated by Priya Nair
Corporate Restructuring Endangers Work Authorization Over Successor-In-Interest and Material Changes
Corporate changes often break the backbone of immigration sponsorship. This guide outlines how to manage H-1B material changes,…
U.S. Firms Confront $100,000 H-1B Fee and New Nonimmigrant Workers Rules
New H-1B regulations introduce a $100,000 fee for certain petitions and a wage-prioritized selection system. Employers must now…
8 U.S.C. §1184(c)(10) Affirms Successor-In-Interest Path for H-1B Transfers
A corporate merger or acquisition doesn't always require a new H-1B petition. If the new company assumes all…
US Firms Face Tax Risks When H-1B Remote Work from India Grows
Severe visa backlogs in India are driving H-1B workers into remote roles, triggering significant U.S. and Indian tax…
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Orders Halt to New H-1B Visa Petitions by State Agencies and Public Universities
Texas has implemented an immediate pause on new H-1B sponsorships for state agencies and public universities. While federal…
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Freezes New H-1B Visas at Public Agencies
Governor Greg Abbott has halted new H-1B visa petitions for Texas public institutions until 2027. The order requires…
Rochester Regional Health Says $100,000 Fee Hinders H-1B Visa Nursing Recruitment
A new $100,000 federal H-1B fee is stalling nurse recruitment at Rochester Regional Health. The system, which previously…
Governor Greg Abbott Orders Texas A&M List of H-1B Visas
Texas A&M must submit a detailed roster of H-1B visa holders to Governor Abbott by Monday, January 26,…