Alphabet Inc. Expands 2.4M Sq Ft in Bengaluru After H-1B Visa Changes
U.S. employers face a more expensive and selective FY 2027 H-1B season starting March 2026. New policies favor…
N3bn Spent to Sponsor Nigerians for H-1B Visas According to Uscis Data
The FY 2027 H-1B season introduces higher fees and tighter regulations for U.S. employers. A reported N3.23 billion…
International Students Face Tax Risks After Filing Form 1040 Instead of Form 1040-NR Nonresident Return
Nonresident visa holders often misfile tax returns as residents, risking IRS penalties and immigration issues. This guide outlines…
States Pause H-1B Visas in Public Universities and State Agencies Texas Leads
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a halt to new H-1B visa petitions by state agencies and public…
H-1B Electronic Registration Process for Weighted Selection Process
Breaking Update March 31, 2026 USCIS Has Completed the FY 2027 H-1B Initial Registration Selection Process All selection…
U.S. Announces H-1B Cap Initial Registration Period March 4 Opening
The FY 2027 H-1B cap season introduces a weighted selection process favoring higher-paid roles. Registration opens March 4,…
Massachusetts Moves to Cap Sports Bets and Raise Tax Under Senate Bill 302 Bettor Health Act
The proposed 'Bettor Health Act' in Massachusetts seeks a 51% tax on online sports betting and a ban…
Matter of Dial Auto Repair Shop Three-Factor Test Clarified for Successor-In-Interest Cases
The successor-in-interest doctrine allows new corporate entities to continue sponsorship for foreign workers after a merger or acquisition.…
FEIN Rules Change Alters H‑1B Vetting Under U.S. Uscis Policy
The H-1B visa landscape is changing with the introduction of a $100,000 petition fee and a weighted lottery…
Successor-In-Interest (sii) Rule Shapes H-1B Outcomes Under H-1B Modernization Final Rule (2025) Entry Fee Proclamation
SII is the legal mechanism allowing successor companies to inherit H-1B petitions after mergers or acquisitions. By assuming…
Late Successor-In-Interest Filings Risk Employment Benefits with Uscis DHS
Successor-in-Interest filings are vital for preserving H-1B and PERM benefits during corporate mergers. Employers must demonstrate continuity in…
Uscis Requires Successor-In-Interest Filings Before Corporate Changes Under H-1B Weighted Selection Final Rule
Corporate restructures now require immediate immigration audits and timely Successor-in-Interest filings. Under new USCIS rules, failing to report…
Corporate Restructuring Versus Name Change Affects H-1B Workers
Managing H-1B petitions during corporate changes requires distinguishing between mere name changes and structural reorganizations. While name changes…
Successor-In-Interest SII Rules Require Four Documents Under Uscis Policy Manual I-140
Successor-in-Interest (SII) allows companies to preserve I-140 petitions and priority dates after corporate changes. Successors must prove they…