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…
Uscis Flags New Payroll Profile for H‑1B Employees as Red Flag After Restructuring
New payroll profiles after corporate shifts can jeopardize H-1B status. When the paying entity’s FEIN or name differs…
Corporate Restructuring Endangers Work Authorization Over Successor-In-Interest and Material Changes
Corporate changes often break the backbone of immigration sponsorship. This guide outlines how to manage H-1B material changes,…
U.S. Firms Confront $100,000 H-1B Fee and New Nonimmigrant Workers Rules
New H-1B regulations introduce a $100,000 fee for certain petitions and a wage-prioritized selection system. Employers must now…
8 U.S.C. §1184(c)(10) Affirms Successor-In-Interest Path for H-1B Transfers
A corporate merger or acquisition doesn't always require a new H-1B petition. If the new company assumes all…
DOL Codifies Public Access File Rights for H-1B Under 20 CFR 655.760
The H-1B Public Access File (PAF) ensures employer transparency regarding foreign worker wages and conditions. Under federal law,…
Overqualified H‑1B Faang Returnee Struggles to Land Jobs Back in India
Indian tech returnees with U.S. experience are struggling to find work at home due to being labeled 'overqualified'…
H-1B Holder Turned Back at Abu Dhabi Preclearance Despite Visa
A traveler with a valid H-1B visa was turned back at Abu Dhabi preclearance after CBP officers questioned…
Texas Freezes New H-1B Visa Petitions at State Agencies and Universities
Texas has frozen new H-1B visa sponsorships for public-sector employers until mid-2027. The order, signed by Governor Abbott,…
Amazon Shutters Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh Stores; Whole Foods Shift
Amazon will close all Amazon Go and Fresh stores by February 2026, shifting focus to Whole Foods and…
U.S. Firms Face Tax Risk When H-1B Workers Work from India Creating Permanent Establishment
Visa stamping backlogs in India are forcing H-1B holders into long-term remote work, creating 'permanent establishment' tax risks…
US Firms Face Tax Risks When H-1B Remote Work from India Grows
Severe visa backlogs in India are driving H-1B workers into remote roles, triggering significant U.S. and Indian tax…
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Orders Halt to New H-1B Visa Petitions by State Agencies and Public Universities
Texas has implemented an immediate pause on new H-1B sponsorships for state agencies and public universities. While federal…