H-1B Visa Articles
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H-1B Amendment for Location Change
Published on July 22, 2022One of the hallmarks of the H-1B visa is that it holds a few advantages over other nonimmigrant visa classifications. A chief advantage is its portability. Being able to change employers, work full or part-time, and even work for multiple different employers simultaneously is a primary reason why the H-1B is so competitive. However, you…
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H-1B Visa Transfer Before Stamping
Published on July 15, 2022Imagine that you are going through the H-1B visa approval process through company A, but company B provides you with an offer that is either more secure or more lucrative. Before you apply for an H-1B visa transfer (or more accurately, an H-1B petition with a new employer) before stamping, consider discussing your situation with a…
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H1B Cap Reached: H1B Alternatives & Options for Sponsorship (Updated 4/1/22)
Published on April 01, 2022As you may have seen from some of our recent H-1B visa updates, the H-1B lottery winners for FY 2022-23 cap have been selected, and the attorneys/employers who submitted the registrations have been notified. USCIS received a very high number of registrations so if you were selected congratulations! You can confirm whether or not USCIS…
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H-1B Master’s Cap: The Definitive Guide to Increasing Your Odds (Updated 3/28/22)
Published on March 28, 2022As we enter the H-1B 2022-2023 season, U.S. employers and prospective foreign employees are preparing to submit their registrations and enter the annual H-1B lottery. One way to make your registration stand out is to enter the H-1B master’s cap degree exemption, a separate lottery for those who possess advanced degrees from eligible institutions. It…
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H-1B Lottery 2022-2023 Predictions and Tips: The Definitive Guide [Updated 3/28/22]
Published on March 28, 2022Tens of thousands of skilled immigrants petition for the highly sought-after H-1B visa each year. Last year during the H-1B lottery, USCIS received over 300,000 registrations. Of those, USCIS did not select 193,396 (64%) and chose 115,217 (37%). Since so many people petition each year, USCIS places an annual limit on the number of H-1B…
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H-1B Visa 2022-2023 Cap Season: The Definitive Guide [Updated 3/28/22]
Published on March 28, 2022The H1-B Visa 2022-23 cap filing season is right around the corner. It’s time to look at the H1-B Visa lottery season including H1-B registration, requirements, and potential changes. With many new changes to the H-1B 2022 lottery, there are only a few short months left before it’s time to file. It is in your…
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H-1B Visa Fees 2022-23: Extension, Amendment & Transfer Cost [Updated 3/28/22]
Published on March 28, 2022Understanding the ins and outs of the most popular U.S. work visa can save you both time and money. The H-1B visa has several unique fees that set it apart from other nonimmigrant visas. Knowing the H-1B fees, how to pay them, and who is responsible for them is essential to avoid simple errors. If…
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H1B Lottery Results: The Definitive Guide on 2022-23 Lottery Chances (Updated: 3/28/22)
Published on March 28, 2022We have the full information on last year’s H-1B lottery results as well as some information on your H-1B lottery chances in the 2022-2023 season. Under the regular cap, 65,000 petitions will be selected in addition to 20,000 for the advanced degree exemption. Here you’ll find what your current H-1B lottery odds are, and we’ll…