Learning New Technologies on H-1B: A Strategic Skill-Building Guide
Learn new technologies while on H‑1B by aligning training with your approved role, documenting employer support, and avoiding…
Articles by & updated by Priya Nair
I-140 vs H-1B: Clarifying the Real Difference and Its Impact
H‑1B is a temporary work visa; I‑140 is an employer petition for a green card. I‑140 approval can…
Finding H-1B Visa Transfer Jobs at Top Sponsoring Firms
To change H-1B employers, target firms with proven sponsorship records like Amazon or Cognizant, confirm documentation and timelines,…
PERM Audit vs Denial: Key Differences and Employer Options
PERM audits request documentation and add processing time; employers must respond within 30 days. PERM denials close cases…
H-1B Status in Mergers and Acquisitions: SII vs Non-SII Rules
H-1B status in mergers depends on Successor-in-Interest status. Successors adopting LCAs allow continued work without new petitions; non-successors…
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…
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…
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…