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…
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…