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With the FY 2027 H-1B cap filing season now behind us, employers may be tempted to pause H-1B planning until next spring. The period between petition filing and the October 1 start date, however, remains a critical compliance and planning window for HR and global mobility teams. Employers should use this time to confirm which …
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Effective April 1, 2026, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) implemented a revised edition of Form I-129, Petition for a Nonimmigrant Worker, including significant updates to the H Classification Supplement. These changes coincide with broader structural developments affecting H-1B and H-1B cap adjudications, including increased data transparency, enhanced integrity measures, and new fee considerations. Collectively, …
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The H-1B nonimmigrant category[1] has been a target of extreme scrutiny under the current administration. H-1B sponsoring employers face a variety of new considerations affecting their petition beneficiaries such as: potential eligibility for selection in the annual H-1B lottery for cap-subject employers, costs of filing due to the H-1B Proclamation implementing the $100,000.00 payment, ability …
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The H-1B visa program is a cornerstone for U.S. companies looking to hire international professionals in specialty occupations—from engineers and IT experts to researchers, teachers, and healthcare professionals, among others. Unfortunately, the cap of 85,000 visas that are available each year does not meet the demand. The selection rate of H-1B registrants for the fiscal …
Continue reading “Crossing the Finish Line: Navigating Post-H-1B Registration”