May 2025

visa

Global Visa Wait Times

What information does the Department of State provide about visa wait times? The Department of State provides two key metrics:  How often is wait time information updated?  Visa wait time information is updated monthly.  How are the wait times calculated? What does the “Next available appointment” information tell me?  This column predicts when you can […]

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Employer’s Next Steps After H-1B Termination: Avoiding Liability 

What are an employer’s legal obligations when terminating an H-1B employee?  Under 20 C.F.R. § 655.731(c)(7)(ii), employers must complete three key steps to ensure a bona fide termination:  When can an employer stop paying the required wage to an H-1B employee?  An employer is released from the obligation to pay the required wage only after

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Alien Registration Requirement Overview 

Alien Registration Requirement Overview  Executive Order and Legal Basis  Compliance Requirements  Who Must Register  Exemptions from Registration  Who is Already Considered Registered  Who is NOT Registered (and Must Register)  Registration Process  Ongoing Requirements  Penalties for Non-Compliance  Important Notes  This information is based on Executive Order 14159 and sections of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA),

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