Benched on H-1B: Legal Rights, Pay Obligations, and Steps
Benched H‑1B workers remain employed but may lack work; employers must pay the LCA wage. Preserve paystubs and…
UK Graduate Route vs Skilled Worker Visa: Which Path Fits You?
The Graduate Route gives recent graduates temporary, flexible work rights but no settlement credit; Skilled Worker requires a…
Canada PR on H-1B: Master Express Entry with CRS and ITA
Express Entry is the primary route for H-1B holders seeking Canadian PR, with a specialized accelerated pathway expected…
Returning to H-1B from H-4: Cap-Exempt Paths and Filing Tips
If you held H-1B before or qualify as cap-exempt, an employer can file an H-1B change-of-status from H-4…
Prevailing Wage for H-1B Workers and How DOL Sets OEWS Levels
DOL proposes raising H-1B prevailing wage floors in 2026, with entry-level salaries potentially increasing by 33% to align…
Transferring H-1B Lottery to a New Employer Before October
A pre-October job change is possible: the new employer files a cap-exempt Form I-129 with a certified LCA…
H-1B Cap-Exempt Status: Who Qualifies and What It Means for Change
Cap-exempt H-1B status benefits employees of universities and qualifying nonprofits by removing the lottery and enabling year-round filings.…
How Remote Work Impacts H-1B LCA Requirements and Wages
H-1B remote work requires LCAs to list all worksites, including homes. Moves outside the original MSA need a…
H-1B Wage Violations: Your Rights, Bench Time, and Remedies
H-1B workers have federal protections against underpayment and illegal benching. Confirm wages on your petition and LCA, gather…
H-1B Salaries in Downturns: Legal Limits You Must Know
H‑1B wages are legally fixed as the higher of the prevailing or employer’s actual wage. Employers cannot lawfully…
H-1B Salary Amendments vs Extensions: When to File and Why
If a job’s duties, title, salary (~20% change), location, or hours change meaningfully, file an H‑1B amendment before…
H-1B Employer Bankruptcy: What Happens to Your Immigration Status
Employer bankruptcy alone doesn’t cancel H‑1B status; continued paid employment and an approved petition do. If payments stop,…
H-1B Job Loss: Navigate the 60-Day Grace Period and Options
Losing an H‑1B job triggers a discretionary 60‑day period to remain in the U.S.; employment authorization ends immediately.…
The 240-Day Rule: How to Work While Your H-1B Extension Is Pending
When an employer timely files an H-1B extension before the I-94 expires, the worker may keep working for…