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Practical Things to Remember When Working and Living in the US

It is easy to get caught up in all of the H1B visa rule changes and political rhetoric, but if you have been approved to work in the US on ...

  • December 10th, 2018
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New H1B Labor Application Rules

Most H1B sponsors are aware that one of the key steps in securing a foreign worker is submitting the Labor Condition Application (LCA) and having it approved.  Simply, the LCA ...

  • December 9th, 2018
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Does the US Policy of “At Will” Employment Apply to H1B Visa Workers?

One of the distinct differences between the US and most other developed economies is the pervasive pro-business policy toward employment relationships.  This often comes as a surprise to foreign workers ...

  • November 28th, 2018
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Will There Be New H1B Visa Legislation in 2019?

The short answer to this question is maybe so, but not the type of legislation that we might expect.  The recent election could affect how the program will look in ...

  • November 26th, 2018
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Proposed Policy Change: New Definition of ‘Specialty Occupation’ Coming in 2019

The USCIS continues to revamp the H1B visa program, and does not seem to need new legislation to reduce the number of approved petitions for foreign workers.  The most recent ...

  • November 26th, 2018
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H1B Visa Compensation: The Bottom Line

A quick review of an H1B visa database revealed that in 2018 the median salary for an H1B visa position in San Francisco is $110,000.  Those numbers don’t reflect benefits ...

  • October 3rd, 2018
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