h-1b

When Visa Sponsorship Becomes a Tool for Exploitation A Case Study on H-1B Abuse and Worker Rights

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The H-1B visa program was created to allow U.S. employers to hire skilled foreign professionals when qualified domestic workers are unavailable. However, gaps in enforcement and power imbalances can leave visa-dependent workers vulnerable to exploitation. This article presents an anonymized case-study style discussion based on real-world patterns seen in employment-based immigration disputes, highlighting how immigration […]

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Wage-Based Lottery System

Strategic H-1B Cap Filing in the Wage-Based Lottery System: How SOC Code and Wage Level Planning Maximize Selection Probability

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Introduction The H-1B cap selection system administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) no longer operates as a purely random lottery. Under the current regulatory framework, registrations are ranked and selected based on prevailing wage levels, meaning that the manner in which a petition is structured—specifically the SOC classification, worksite location, and job design—has

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USCIS Premium Processing Fee Increase 2026

Important Client Alert: USCIS Premium Processing Fees Increasing March 1, 2026

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Overview of the Final Rule The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a Final Rule authorizing an increase in filing fees for Premium Processing services administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This fee adjustment is mandated by the USCIS Stabilization Act, which grants DHS statutory authority to revise Premium Processing fees

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H-1B Weighted Selection Process

Weighted Selection Process for Cap-Subject H-1B Petitions (DHS Final Rule)

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Agency: Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)Document Number: 2025-23853Type: Final rule implementing a revised H-1B cap selection processScheduled Publication Date: December 29, 2025Pages: Approximately 303 Purpose and Overview of the Change The Department of Homeland Security, through USCIS, has issued a final rule revising the H-1B cap lottery selection process.

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H-1B Prudential Visa Revocation

H-1B and Prudential Visa Revocation: Legal Consequences, Risks, and Essential Guidance for Non-immigrant Workers

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Introduction Prudential visa revocation has become increasingly common in recent years, particularly for individuals in professional non-immigrant statuses such as H-1B, L-1, O-1, and F-1. A prudential revocation occurs when the U.S. Department of State (DOS) revokes a visa while the visa holder is physically present in the United States. The rationale is “precautionary”: DOS

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CR-1 Visa

CR-1 / IR-1 vs. K-1 Visa: Legal Overview, Practical Comparison & Strategic Recommendations

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Family-based immigration remains one of the strongest pillars of U.S. immigration law, governed primarily by the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Two of the most commonly used pathways for couples are the Marriage-Based Immigrant Visa (CR-1/IR-1) and the K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa. Though both lead to permanent residence, their legal frameworks, timelines, financial responsibilities, and overall

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H-1B immigration process

H-1B Reform 2025: What Employers Need to Know About the Presidential Proclamation

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Introduction On September 19, 2025, the President of the United States issued a Presidential Proclamation titled “Restriction on Entry of Certain Non-immigrant Workers.” Acting under the authority of Sections 212(f) and 215(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), the order introduces sweeping changes to how H-1B non-immigrant workers may enter the United States. This

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H-1B Petition

USCIS Issues Clarification on the $100,000 H-1B Proclamation Fee: Scope, Applicability, and Employer Guidance

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Background On September 19, 2025, the President issued a Proclamation under sections 212(f) and 215(a) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) imposing a $100,000 supplemental fee on certain H-1B petitions. The measure, effective 12:01 a.m. EDT on September 21, 2025, was announced as part of broader reforms intended to prioritize domestic employment opportunities and

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DOL Shutdown

How the DOL Shutdown Affects H-1B and PERM Processing Timelines

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Introduction Government shutdowns are not merely fiscal events; they have tangible legal and procedural consequences within the immigration landscape. When the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) ceases operations due to lapse in appropriations, the statutory and regulatory ecosystem governing H-1B, PERM Labor Certification, and Prevailing Wage Determinations (PWDs) is effectively paralyzed. The DOL Office of

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