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Visa Uncertainty Is Here to Stay — But So Are Options
If it feels like the visa landscape is changing every time you refresh the news, you’re not imagining it. From new proclamations to evolving lottery rules to unpredictable consular processing delays, uncertainty has become the only certainty. For HR teams, that can...
Compliance Spotlight: I-9 & E-Verify Are Under the Microscope
It’s no secret — I-9 and E-Verify enforcement is heating up. More raids and audits are on the horizon, and HR leaders are already seeing the signs. The question isn’t if you’ll face scrutiny, but when. The good news? A little preparation goes a long way in turning a...
Immigration & Talent Advantage Flash – $100K H-1B Entry Fee: What It Means + Action Plan
Dear Clients and Friends, From the mountains at 7,200 feet, I wish I could say I was only hiking — but immigration policy seems to climb right alongside me. 🌼⛰️✈️ On Friday evening, without notice or agency guidance, the Administration announced a dramatic change to...
Corporate Immigration and Compliance NEWSLETTER September 2025 for YOU
We’ve officially entered the “ber” months—September, October, November, and December—the stretch of the year that always seems to fly by! 🍂✨ As we kick off this exciting season, our spotlight this month is on travel abroad and consular processing, helping you navigate...
Dropbox Eligibility Update: USCIS reverts to 12-Month Rule Now in Effect
The U.S. Department of State (DOS) has officially rolled back “Dropbox” (interview waiver) eligibility to pre-pandemic rules—effective September 2, 2025, most applicants must now attend in-person interviews again. To learn what this change means click here No more...
No More Consulate “Hopping”: NIV Applicants Now Tied to Home Country
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...
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...
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