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 Eligibility to 12-Month Rule – What Employers & Foreign Workers Need to Know
✅ H-1B Cap Season Update: Registration & Next Steps
✅ HR’s #1 Immigration Hurdles—Simplified in One Workshop – Snippet from our HR Guide: Application to Green Card Workshop 🎤
✅ H-1B Cap Webinars Coming Soon! – Stay tuned for our April sessions on cap selection and strategies 📅
U.S. Reverts Dropbox Visa Eligibility to 12-Month Rule – What Employers & Foreign Workers Need to Know
In a significant shift affecting H-1B visa holders and other work visa applicants, the U.S. government has quietly rolled back the visa interview waiver eligibility (“Dropbox”) from 48 months to just 12 months.
This change, though not officially announced by the Department of State (DOS) or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), has been confirmed in practice and by multiple sources.
Key Changes & Implications:
- Previously: Dropbox eligibility was extended to applicants whose prior visa had expired within 48 months, making the renewal process easier and reducing backlogs.
- Now: To qualify for Dropbox processing, a prior visa must have expired within just 12 months.
H-1B & Other Affected Visa Holders:
- Those who scheduled Dropbox appointments under the old 48-month rule must now cancel if they no longer meet the 12-month requirement.
- Individuals changing status (e.g., from F-1 or H-4 to H-1B) remain ineligible for Dropbox and will require in-person visa interviews.
- The lack of official DOS guidance means applicants should double-check eligibility before assuming they qualify.
To read about what this means for Employers and Foreign Workers, continue here 👇🏼
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 foreign workers alike. We carefully evaluate each case to ensure it meets all H-1B criteria, provide guidance and gather the necessary documentation.
🛠️ Understanding the H-1B Cap Process
The H-1B Cap process consists of two key steps:
To read about these key steps, continue here 👇🏼
H-1B Cap Season Update: Registration & Next Steps
HR’s #1 Immigration Hurdles—Simplified in One Workshop
Managing foreign talent is a competitive advantage. Despite that, navigating work visas, green cards, and compliance requirements can be overwhelming.
The good news? It doesn’t have to be.
Those who joined us for The HR Guide to Hiring Global Talent: Navigating the Journey from Job Application to Green Card walked away with clearer strategies, actionable insights, and a renewed confidence in handling immigration challenges.
Here’s what attendees had to say:
💬 “The workshop provided valuable information—practical, relevant, and interactive. I truly appreciated the engagement, and time flew by in the best way!”
🎥 Check out a snippet from the workshop below
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