H1B
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Holiday Layoffs and U.S. Work Visas: Rights and Pathways
Layoffs during holidays create urgent immigration risks: H‑1B holders typically get a 60‑day window; OPT/STEM have strict unemployment limits. Collect documents, notify your DSO, explore H‑1B transfers or change‑of‑status (B‑2,…
H-1B 2025 Preparation for Employers: Start in December
Prepare now for H-1B Registration 2025: registrations run March 7–24, 2025, costing US$215 each. Because selection uses a…
Project Firewall Intensifies H-1B Oversight: What Employers Should Know
Launched September 2025, Project Firewall lets the DOL open proactive H‑1B investigations without complaints. About 200 reviews target…
Viral Lawyer’s Call to Leave India Sparks Debate on Citizenship
Pranay Maheshwari’s viral call to “Leave India, Give Up Citizenship” provoked nationwide debate about emigration, identity, and policy.…
H-1B Remote Work From Another State: LCA and I-129 Amendments
Long‑term remote work outside the original MSA requires a certified new LCA and a timely amended Form I‑129.…
Proactive H-1B Networking in a Tough 2025 Job Market
A sharp 2025 decline in H-1B approvals means candidates need a 6–18 month plan emphasizing early networking, targeted…
Learning New Technologies on H-1B: A Strategic Skill-Building Guide
Learn new technologies while on H‑1B by aligning training with your approved role, documenting employer support, and avoiding…
I-140 vs H-1B: Clarifying the Real Difference and Its Impact
H‑1B is a temporary work visa; I‑140 is an employer petition for a green card. I‑140 approval can…
Finding H-1B Visa Transfer Jobs at Top Sponsoring Firms
To change H-1B employers, target firms with proven sponsorship records like Amazon or Cognizant, confirm documentation and timelines,…
PAUSE Act Advances: Freeze on H-1B, OPT and All U.S. Immigration
H.R. 6225, the PAUSE Act, would impose an open‑ended freeze on most immigration, terminate H‑1B, cancel OPT, and…