H-1B Visa 2025: Higher Fees, New Rules, and What Employers & Workers Need to Know The H-1B visa program is changing in 2025, and employers, HR teams, and foreign workers need to be prepared. This year’s lottery comes with increased fees, new employer obligations, and policy shifts that could impact your chances of securing a […]
January 15, 2025 By Rachel Wei, Esq. and Julie Oliver-Zhang, Esq. Cap-Exempt H-1B Just Got Better: New H-1B Modernization Rule Explained On January 17, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will implement the H-1B Modernization Final Rule, introducing significant flexibilities for nonprofit and governmental research organizations. This development makes it easier for U.S. organizations […]
January 14, 2024 By Julie Oliver-Zhang, Esq. Virginia Hospital Indicted Over Unnecessary Surgeries: A Wake-Up Call for Patient Vigilance In a significant legal development, Chesapeake Regional Medical Center in Virginia has been indicted on federal charges of healthcare fraud and conspiracy. The indictment alleges that the hospital facilitated unnecessary surgeries performed by Dr. Javaid Perwaiz, […]
By Julie Oliver-Zhang, Esq. January 10, 2025 Understaffing at Kaiser Permanente: A Pitfall for Medical Malpractice? In October 2023, over 75,000 Kaiser Permanente healthcare workers initiated a three-day strike across multiple states, including the District of Columbia, to protest chronic understaffing and its detrimental impact on patient care. AP News The Coalition of Kaiser Permanente […]
By Jessabelle M. Koppelman, Esq. and Julie Oliver-Zhang, Esq. If you have the right employer sponsor, you can apply for an H1b visa anytime of the year and have no need to win a spot in the H-1B lottery. Every year, USCIS sets aside 85,000 H-1B visas that are subject to the lottery process. But […]
By Jessabelle M. Koppelman The H-1B visa registration period is open and ready for entries to the H1b lottery! The online account creation process began on February 21st for Fiscal Year 2023. This temporary employment program allows foreign nationals to join the U.S. workforce in a variety of fields. Past H-1B visa holders have had […]
By Jessabelle M. Koppelman, Esq. During the Trump Administration, we witnessed H-1B visa denial rates skyrocket with the passage of restrictive immigration policies. For example, former President Trump implemented policy instructing USCIS officers to stop giving deference to previously approved petitions when reviewing H1b visa extensions. Fortunately, President Biden has rescinded this policy during his […]
By Jessabelle M. Koppelman, Esq. The U.S. labor market is growing as a record 6.4 million jobs were created last year. Securing an H1b visa is a great way to take part in this competitive and vibrant work force. The “Specialty Occupations” category is one of three H1b visa designations that a prospective worker may […]
By Julie Oliver-Zhang, Esq. & Annjelika Slate There are several H-1B visa costs that must be covered by either an employer or employee as part of the H-1B registration and application process. While thinking about these costs, it is important to understand who pays for which fees and at what point in the process these […]
By Julie Oliver-Zhang, Esq. and Annjelika Slate As we get further into 2022, the H-1B lottery opening day is steadily approaching. Mark your calendars for February 21, 2022 as to when you can begin creating an H-1B registration account. That is less than two weeks away! For those who meet specific requirements, H1B lottery will […]
