In this episode, she answers the following: •H-1B lottery results are in… what is next? • What to do if you were selected • What to do if you were not selected To stay up to day with relevant news and updates impacting corporate immigration law please subscribe...
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The H-1B lottery results are in – Let’s talk Strategy
The H-1B lottery results are now out, bringing relief to some and disappointment to others. Each year, highly qualified talent is left out of the process. That is the reality of the system. This is not the end of the story. It’s a time for reflection and pivot point....
March 2026 – Q&A with Giselle – H-1B Registration Season
Welcome to 'Q&A with Giselle,' your go-to source for navigating the intricate landscape of U.S. corporate immigration. In this episode, she covers the following: Wage level questions SOC strategy risks STEM OPT decisions Premium processing strategy...
H-1B Cap FY27: Registration Closed. What Happens Next?
Registration closes March 19. Now the question everyone asks: When will we know… and what happens next? Here is what employers and foreign nationals should expect between now and October 1 (and beyond). What Happens Between Registration and Selection? Once...
February 2026 – Q&A with Giselle – H-1B Cap
Welcome to 'Q&A with Giselle,' your go-to source for navigating the intricate landscape of U.S. corporate immigration. In this episode, she answers the following: Does the new wage-weighted lottery change anything about travel strategy? If my registration is...
Administrative Processing & Travel: Not a Denial… But Not Routine Either
Have you received a message from an employee abroad saying their visa is under “administrative processing”? This term can sound alarming. In most cases, it means the consulate needs additional time before issuing a final decision. It is not a denial… But Not Routine...
H-1B Cap FY27: Harder Than Ever… What to Plan for and Why It’s Still Worth It
The FY27 H-1B cap is not business as usual. Between a wage-weighted lottery, a new $100,000 fee risk, expanded cap-gap rules, and increased USCIS discretion, employers and foreign nationals should expect more friction, not less. That said, this process matters. Global...
January 2026 – Q&A with Giselle – H-1B Lottery
Welcome to 'Q&A with Giselle,' your go-to source for navigating the intricate landscape of U.S. corporate immigration. In this episode, she answers the following: What is the most important thing HR should do in January to prepare for this new process? Will the...