DOJ Memo Signals Stricter Rules for Employers of H-1B Visa Holders
A DOJ memo released in 2025 prioritizes immigration enforcement, increasing risks for employers of H-1B visa holders and…
Meta Faces Lawsuit Over Claims of Bias Toward Foreign Workers Over Americans
A lawsuit against Meta alleges bias favoring foreign workers over U.S. citizens for lower wages, impacting H-1B visa…
EB-5 Offers Indian Professionals a New Route to U.S. Green Cards
The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program offers Indian professionals a faster route to U.S. permanent residency compared to H-1B…
Trump-Modi Talks: Unequal Gains in Visas, Trade, and Technology Deals
The Trump-Modi meeting highlighted a complex US-India dynamic. Key discussions included immigration, trade, energy, and defense. The US…
Tech Firms Face Scrutiny Over Unmet H-1B Repatriation Obligations
Major tech firms, including Meta, face criticism for allegedly neglecting legal obligations to fund repatriation for laid-off H-1B…
H-1B LCA and Public Access File Requirements for Employers
The LCA is a critical H-1B compliance step requiring accurate wage levels, worker notification, and the maintenance of…
H-1B Changes in 2025: Equal Odds for Workers With Multiple Job Offers
The FY 2025 H-1B beneficiary-centric process ensures fairer selection by limiting candidates to one registration, regardless of multiple…
Updated H-1B Rules Tighten Requirements for Public Access File Compliance
H-1B employers must create and maintain a Public Access File (PAF) for each worker, including required records like…
Evidence Required to Prove Actual Wage in H-1B Visa Applications
To support "actual wage" determination in H-1B petitions, employers must document wage details using an Actual Wage Memorandum,…
New Passport Rules in FY2025 H-1B Registration Aim to Curb Fraud
The FY2025 H-1B registration mandates valid passport or travel document details for beneficiaries to prevent fraud. Employers must…
USCIS Updates Rules for Cap-Exempt H-1B: What Applicants Need to Know
The USCIS final rule effective January 17, 2025, updates cap-exempt H-1B documentation. Updates include broader definitions of nonprofit…
H-1B Rules Shift Focus to End Client Demands for Third-Party Placements
New H-1B regulations (effective January 17, 2025) require detailed documentation for third-party placements, focusing on end client requirements.…
Deference Policy Rule Eases H-1B Renewals but Adds New Documentation Steps
The codification of the deference policy for H-1B renewals, effective January 17, 2025, streamlines documentation for unchanged petitions…
H-1B Modernization Rule: What Employers Need to Know for Compliance
To comply with the 2025 H-1B modernization rule on "specialty occupation," employers must revise job descriptions to specify…