On April 18, 2017, President Trump signed the “Buy American and Hire American” executive order (EO), which addresses H-1B visas. The EO calls … Read more
New Travel Ban Exempts Green Card Holders, But H-1Bs Are Included
Monday, President Trump signed a new executive order banning travel from six nations, replacing the EO previously signed on January 27. The new ban still … Read more
Expedited H-1B Program Suspension Announced
Friday’s announcement that the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services will halt its expedited H-1B visa processing is raising concerns that … Read more
H-1B Slowdown Expected to Impact US Businesses
Friday’s announcement that the US Citizenship and Immigration Services will halt its expedited H-1B visa processing is raising concerns that … Read more
New U.S. Visa Rules Provide More Flexibility For Foreign Workers
The New Year will bring greater work authorization flexibility for foreign workers and their employers. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) … Read more
What Will Happen to Your Immigrant Workers Next Year
When it comes to immigration, we’ve all heard a lot of rhetoric regarding work visas, E-Verify, walls, and deportation. But what does the implementation of … Read more
H-1B and Other Immigration Fees Are Going Up
Every two years, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services evaluates its fee schedule to determine if the rates are high enough to cover operating costs, … Read more
Visas, Leave and the ACA: How Trump and Clinton Compare
As you weigh the pros and cons of each presidential candidate against your own personal beliefs and values, don’t forget to consider how each nominee could … Read more
How the Candidates Compare On Employment Immigration
Employment-based immigration isn’t just a recruitment option for U.S. employers. With the growing skills gap, it’s become a necessity to grow and keep … Read more
Get Ready, Because the H-1B Visa Games Are Ready to Begin
By Shanon R. Stevenson The Hunger Games Katniss Everdeen’s bow and arrow will not help employers on April 1, 2014 when the competition for H-1B work visas … Read more