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H-1B workers are increasingly switching jobs, with over 1 million job switches recorded from fiscal year 2005 to 2023. Tighter labor market conditions, H-1B cap constraints, and government policies facilitating job transitions contribute to this trend. However, challenges persist for H-1B workers, including unequal treatment in the labor market and green card processing constraints. New employers must navigate a fee structure that varies based on their size and the status of their workforce.

US & Canada News News: David J. Bier's study shows a growing trend of H-1B workers changing jobs. Cyrus D. Mehta provides insights into H-1B transfer processes, fees, and ke

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will increase its filing fees on April 1, 2024, for its various applications and petitions used by the public to apply for U.S. immigration benefits.

USCIS recently issued a final rule that changes H-1B registration selection and makes other changes related to the registration process.

As we discussed in our two prior articles on H-1B visas – "Do You Qualify for an H-1B Visa?" and "Your Rights as an H-1B Worker", an H-1B visa - Specialty Occupations...

Over the past year the immigration landscape has been shaped by a myriad of factors including mass tech layoffs, the easing of COVID related travel restrictions, and changing employer...

By Sanwar Ali: The Comprehensive Guide to Navigating the H-1B Visa Lottery Process The H-1B visa is useful for skilled professionals worldwide with a job offer to gain entry to the United States. The non-immigrant work visa, the H-1B allows U.S. employers to engage skilled foreign workers in specialty occupations. Securing an H-1B visa, however, is not a straightforward

As we discussed in our prior article, "Do You Qualify for an H-1B Visa?" an H-1B visa - Specialty Occupations, DOD Cooperative Research and Development Project Workers...

H-1B visa registration is expected to open in March. USCIS received over 780,000 H-1B registrations for FY 2024. Employers should review current employees immigration status and identify individuals to sponsor for H-1B visa or status. Candidates include recent graduates, individuals subject to the cap, those approaching status limits, H-4 EAD holders, and those considering permanent residence. There is a congressionally mandated quota of 65,000 H-1B visas per fiscal year.

Employers that employ foreign nationals have various notification requirements. Immigration cases that require LCA (Labor Condition Application) filings with the Department of Labor...