L1B Visa: A Detailed Overview of Eligibility and Process
From January 17, 2025, the 01/17/25 Form I-129 is mandatory for L1B filings. USCIS strictly vets specialized-knowledge claims,…
Articles by & updated by Priya Nair
H-1B Visa Holders Can Buy U.S. Property—Key Tricky Points
H-1B holders can buy U.S. property, but active management may violate work rules. The 2025 H-1B rule helps…
Study Finds H-2B Program Supports U.S. Labor Force Amid Reforms
USCIS hit the H-2B first-half FY 2026 cap on Sept. 16, 2025, with a Sept. 12 final receipt…
Taub v. Tesla accuses H-1B bias to suppress American wages
A Dec. 13, 2025 class action alleges Tesla favored H-1B workers to lower wages, citing “H1B only” postings,…
Amazon Web Services Leads H-1B Surge as Microsoft and Apple Follow
AWS led 2025 H-1B approvals with 10,044 cases amid stronger DHS oversight from the H-1B Modernization Rule. Many…
H-2A Exploitation Persists; Reform and Protections Require Action
Policy reversals and new requirements—suspension of the 2024 protection rule, mandatory consular interviews from Sept. 2, 2025, and…
H-1B Property Buying in the U.S.: Navigating the Tricky Parts
H-1B holders can buy U.S. property, but ownership offers no immigration benefit. Avoid active landlord tasks that could…
UC International Services to Host Co-op Workshops for F-1 Students
UC International Services warns that CPT must appear on your I-20 before starting any required off-campus co-op; over…
Construction Industry Urges Migrant Labor to Ease Housing Shortages
The construction sector warns of a 2025 labor shortfall needing roughly 439,000–500,000 workers. Industry groups push Congress and…