Public Access File for H-1B: LCA, Wage Records, and Retention
For every certified LCA, employers must maintain a Public Access File available within one working day. The PAF…
Articles by & updated by Priya Nair
File I-140 Immediately After PERM Approval to Preserve Priority Date
File the I-140 as soon as possible and no later than 180 days after PERM approval to preserve…
Changing to B-2 After H-1B Job Loss: Risks and Realities
Following H‑1B termination, you can file Form I‑539 to change to B‑2 within the 60‑day grace period to…
What Changes After I-140 Approval? 7 Key H-1B Benefits
I-140 approval secures your priority date, enables three-year H-1B extensions under AC21, and allows spouses to pursue H-4…
Recapturing Time Outside the U.S.: Extending H-1B Beyond Six Years
Workers can extend H-1B beyond six years by recapturing days spent abroad and by using AC21: one‑year extensions…
H-1B 7th Year Extension: How an Approved I-140 Saves Your Career
H-1B holders facing six-year limits can rely on AC21: one-year extensions if PERM/I-140 pending ≥365 days, and three-year…
Negotiating Salary When Prevailing Wage Sets Your Floor: Strategies
On government-funded projects, prevailing wages set a legally required minimum for specific jobs. Covered workers may request higher…
AC21 H-1B Extensions: How PERM Delays Over One Year affect status
AC21 permits one-year H-1B extensions when PERM or I-140 was filed 365 days before the six-year limit, and…
Tech Layoffs in 2025 Reshape H-1B Sponsorship and Talent Strategy
2025 tech layoffs have depressed H-1B demand, lowering registrations by 38% to 470,000. A $100,000 filing fee and…