H1B
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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 universities through May 2027. This mirrors legislative pushes in Florida and Oklahoma.…
H-1B Electronic Registration Process for Weighted Selection Process
The H-1B Electronic Registration Process is the first step for employers seeking to file H-1B cap-subject petitions. This…
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…