Successor-In-Interest (sii) Rule Shapes H-1B Outcomes Under H-1B Modernization Final Rule (2025) Entry Fee Proclamation
SII is the legal mechanism allowing successor companies to inherit H-1B petitions after mergers or acquisitions. By assuming…
Articles by & updated by Priya Nair
Late Successor-In-Interest Filings Risk Employment Benefits with Uscis DHS
Successor-in-Interest filings are vital for preserving H-1B and PERM benefits during corporate mergers. Employers must demonstrate continuity in…
Uscis Requires Successor-In-Interest Filings Before Corporate Changes Under H-1B Weighted Selection Final Rule
Corporate restructures now require immediate immigration audits and timely Successor-in-Interest filings. Under new USCIS rules, failing to report…
Corporate Restructuring Versus Name Change Affects H-1B Workers
Managing H-1B petitions during corporate changes requires distinguishing between mere name changes and structural reorganizations. While name changes…
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…
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…