L-1 to H-1B Change of Status Pending During a Shutdown: What Happens
During a shutdown, USCIS usually keeps adjudicating L-1 to H-1B petitions filed with certified LCAs, but the DOL…
Can I File H-1B or L-1 Extensions During a US Shutdown?
USCIS operations continue during the 2025 shutdown, allowing H-1B/L-1 and other filings; DOL processes like LCAs and PERM…
Bipartisan Push to Tighten H-1B and L-1 Rules for Greater Oversight
A bipartisan bill from Senators Grassley and Durbin aims to tighten H-1B and L-1 rules—public job postings, stricter…
L-1 Visa as an H-1B Alternative After the $100k Fee Hike
A $100,000 H-1B fee starting September 21, 2025, is driving interest in L-1 intra-company transfers. L-1 avoids the…
H-1B & L-1 Visas: How They Work, Green Cards, Citizenship
H-1B and L-1 visas let U.S. employers hire specialized foreign talent; H-1B is capped at 85,000 with a…
O-1 and L-1 Visas Gain Traction After H-1B Fee Jump to $100K
Effective September 21, 2025, H-1B government fees rose to $100,000–$152,000 per petition with higher wage rules and stricter…
In-Person Interview Mandatory for H1B and L1 Visa Renewals
Effective September 2, 2025, most visa renewal interview waivers end; in-person interviews return for H-1B, L-1, student, and…
Impact of L1 Visa Misuse on U.S. Wages and Worker Displacement
L-1 visa reforms from July 2025 tighten job role definitions and enforcement to stop wage suppression and worker…
Effects on Foreign Workers and Families When Employers Misuse L1 Visas
New 2025 USCIS rules and DOJ whistleblower expansions increase L1 visa enforcement, causing longer delays, potential revocations, and…
Tactics Used by TCS to Circumvent H-1B Limits via L-1 Visa Misuse
TCS allegedly misused L-1A visas to bypass restrictive H-1B limits by falsely designating technical staff as managers. Lawsuits…
Legal Consequences for Companies Misusing L1 Visas and Industry Precedents
USCIS increased enforcement in July 2025 against L-1 visa misuse, focusing on accurate managerial classifications and stricter penalties.…
Why Companies and Workers Favor L1 Visas Despite Risks of Misuse
US authorities tightened L1 and H1B visa regulations in 2025, focusing on eligibility and enforcement. L1 visas offer…
How L-1 Visa Temporary Residents Impact the U.S. Housing Crisis
L-1 visa policy changes in 2025 extend spouse work permits to 540 days but end joint visa processing.…
Impact of L1 Visa Exploitation on Job Opportunities for U.S. Workers
Since 2024, USCIS increased L-1 visa enforcement targeting IT outsourcing firms’ misuse. Processing times for applicants and families…