Leaving the United States: What Happens to Your I-140 Petition
I-140 petitions usually survive travel, but filing I-485 makes travel risky. Leave without approved Advance Parole and USCIS…
Articles by & updated by Priya Nair
Returning to H-1B from H-4: Cap-Exempt Paths and Filing Tips
If you held H-1B before or qualify as cap-exempt, an employer can file an H-1B change-of-status from H-4…
Prevailing Wage for H-1B Workers and How DOL Sets OEWS Levels
DOL proposes raising H-1B prevailing wage floors in 2026, with entry-level salaries potentially increasing by 33% to align…
Transferring H-1B Lottery to a New Employer Before October
A pre-October job change is possible: the new employer files a cap-exempt Form I-129 with a certified LCA…
H-1B Cap-Exempt Status: Who Qualifies and What It Means for Change
Cap-exempt H-1B status benefits employees of universities and qualifying nonprofits by removing the lottery and enabling year-round filings.…
How Remote Work Impacts H-1B LCA Requirements and Wages
H-1B remote work requires LCAs to list all worksites, including homes. Moves outside the original MSA need a…
H-1B Salary Amendments vs Extensions: When to File and Why
If a job’s duties, title, salary (~20% change), location, or hours change meaningfully, file an H‑1B amendment before…
H-1B Wage Violations: Your Rights, Bench Time, and Remedies
H-1B workers have federal protections against underpayment and illegal benching. Confirm wages on your petition and LCA, gather…
H-1B Salaries in Downturns: Legal Limits You Must Know
H‑1B wages are legally fixed as the higher of the prevailing or employer’s actual wage. Employers cannot lawfully…