As of September 6, 2025, the U.S. Department of State (DOS) has tightened the rules on where nonimmigrant visa (NIV) applicants can apply. What’s new: All NIV applicants must now schedule their interview at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate in their country of nationality...
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Corporate Immigration and Compliance NEWSLETTER
Hello HR Heroes, Legal Leaders, and Hiring Maestros! Happy August! Many recent grads are facing one of the most important career milestones: transitioning from an F-1 student visa to an H-1B work visa. This shift can be both exciting and complex, with important timing...
Understanding the F-1 to H-1B Transition
Understanding the shift from F-1 student status to H-1B worker status is crucial and it has various components that can be complex. But don’t worry, I’m breaking them down in a way that makes it easy to understand. What’s the F-1 to H-1B Transition? First, let’s...
A Practical Guide to F-1 Student Work Authorization
Exploring "Back to School" Options After H-1B Cap Results Each year, thousands of talented graduates (and their employers) hope to transition from student visas (F-1) to work visas (H-1B) to continue their careers in the U.S. But with the H-1B cap lottery becoming...
Grounded and Thriving: Resilience Strategies for an Uncertain World
In today’s fast-moving, high-pressure world — from immigration uncertainties to global challenges — it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. Deadlines, shifting rules, and emotional stakes are higher than ever. Now more than ever, well-being isn’t optional — it’s essential for...
Corporate Immigration and Compliance NEWSLETTER
Hello HR Heroes, Legal Leaders, and Hiring Maestros! In this April newsletter, here is what's inside: ✅ Sign up for our H-1B Cap Selected & Not Selected Webinars ✅ The Corporate Immigration Advantage Book Goes Live! Join the movement to break barriers & build...
🚀⚡️ Corporate Immigration and Compliance NEWSLETTER
Amidst all the noise and uncertainty, one thing remains constant— Success in foreign talent management, like in life, is often a mix of strategy, preparation, and a little bit of luck. 🍀 In this March newsletter, here is what's inside: ✅ U.S. Reverts Dropbox Visa...
H-1B Cap Season Update: Registration & Next Steps
We have officially begun H-1B cap registration for our candidates, and we are on track to complete all registrations before the end of registration - March 7-24 Our goal is to make this process as smooth, efficient, and stress-free as possible for employers and...