H1B
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Evidence Required to Prove Actual Wage in H-1B Visa Applications
To support "actual wage" determination in H-1B petitions, employers must document wage details using an Actual Wage Memorandum, justify wage differences with objective factors like experience and education, provide employee…
New Passport Rules in FY2025 H-1B Registration Aim to Curb Fraud
The FY2025 H-1B registration mandates valid passport or travel document details for beneficiaries to prevent fraud. Employers must…
USCIS Updates Rules for Cap-Exempt H-1B: What Applicants Need to Know
The USCIS final rule effective January 17, 2025, updates cap-exempt H-1B documentation. Updates include broader definitions of nonprofit…
H-1B Rules Shift Focus to End Client Demands for Third-Party Placements
New H-1B regulations (effective January 17, 2025) require detailed documentation for third-party placements, focusing on end client requirements.…
Deference Policy Rule Eases H-1B Renewals but Adds New Documentation Steps
The codification of the deference policy for H-1B renewals, effective January 17, 2025, streamlines documentation for unchanged petitions…
H-1B Modernization Rule: What Employers Need to Know for Compliance
To comply with the 2025 H-1B modernization rule on "specialty occupation," employers must revise job descriptions to specify…
Rising H-1B Filing Fees Could Burden Small and Medium Businesses
Increased H-1B filing fees may financially strain small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), limiting their ability to hire skilled…
H-1B Cap Season Sees Higher Credit Card Limit Amid Rising Fees
The U.S. temporarily raised the daily credit card transaction limit to $99,999.99 for FY 2026 H-1B cap season…
New Rules Aim to Strengthen Oversight and Curb Fraud in H-1B Program
The updated H-1B regulations, effective January 17, 2025, enhance program integrity by implementing a beneficiary-centric selection process, increasing…
New H-1B Rules Limit Duplicate Entries to Ensure Fair Selection Process
The new beneficiary-centric selection process for H-1B visas ensures fairness by preventing multiple registrations for the same individual.…